2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · GJ16 VFK
2016 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 61,958 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ16 VFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 61,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ16 VFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Nissan Qashqai (GJ16 VFK) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
GJ16 VFK Mileage History
- 25/07/202341,994 mi
- 25/07/202341,994 mi
- 08/08/202449,839 mi+7,845 mi
- 06/08/202556,102 mi+6,263 mi
- 03/08/202661,958 mi+5,856 mi
Average of roughly 6,601 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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