2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · EA16 RXM
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 74,922 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA16 RXM Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 74,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EA16 RXM Mileage History
- 11/04/201915,813 mi
- 20/03/202021,530 mi+5,717 mi
- 25/03/202125,577 mi+4,047 mi
- 01/04/202237,152 mi+11,575 mi
- 31/03/202346,761 mi+9,609 mi
- 27/03/202456,293 mi+9,532 mi
- 02/04/202565,045 mi+8,752 mi
- 27/03/202674,922 mi+9,877 mi
- 27/03/202674,922 mi
Average of roughly 8,493 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
EA16 RXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Golf (EA16 RXM) between April 2019 and March 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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