2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FV16 XDA
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 76,639 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV16 XDA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 76,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV16 XDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Golf (FV16 XDA) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
FV16 XDA Mileage History
- 16/08/202263,368 mi
- 16/08/202263,368 mi
- 12/12/202468,990 mi+5,622 mi
- 08/12/202576,639 mi+7,649 mi
Average of roughly 4,006 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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