2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · EH04 FCA
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 65,406 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EH04 FCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 65,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EH04 FCA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Golf (EH04 FCA) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EH04 FCA Mileage History
- 01/03/202451,325 mi
- 08/03/202558,802 mi+7,477 mi
- 08/03/202558,802 mi
- 14/03/202665,397 mi+6,595 mi
- 14/03/202665,406 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,922 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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