2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · ME13 EMS
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 65,862 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME13 EMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 65,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME13 EMS 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 (ME13 EMS) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
ME13 EMS Mileage History
- 13/01/202347,506 mi
- 10/01/202455,788 mi+8,282 mi
- 13/01/202560,900 mi+5,112 mi
- 16/01/202665,117 mi+4,217 mi
- 23/04/202665,862 mi+745 mi
Average of roughly 5,605 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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