2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GU16 YOK
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 56,407 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GU16 YOK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 56,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GU16 YOK Mileage History
- 25/03/202450,091 mi
- 31/03/202553,272 mi+3,181 mi
- 11/03/202655,562 mi+2,290 mi
- 11/03/202655,562 mi
- 17/07/202656,407 mi+845 mi
Average of roughly 2,734 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GU16 YOK 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 Volkswagen Golf (GU16 YOK) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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