2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · JS12 SWS
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 81,016 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JS12 SWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 81,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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JS12 SWS Mileage History
- 24/01/202246,268 mi
- 20/03/202356,673 mi+10,405 mi
- 23/03/202463,105 mi+6,432 mi
- 03/07/202569,425 mi+6,320 mi
- 06/07/202681,016 mi+11,591 mi
Average of roughly 7,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS12 SWS 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 (JS12 SWS) between January 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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