2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · J26 RAK
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 82,176 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J26 RAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 82,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J26 RAK 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 (J26 RAK) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J26 RAK Mileage History
- 13/03/202352,150 mi
- 13/03/202352,150 mi
- 19/03/202468,173 mi+16,023 mi
- 08/03/202575,210 mi+7,037 mi
- 10/03/202682,176 mi+6,966 mi
Average of roughly 10,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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