2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · MF66 WRJ
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 96,606 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF66 WRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 96,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF66 WRJ 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 (MF66 WRJ) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MF66 WRJ Mileage History
- 09/10/202482,067 mi
- 04/11/202592,007 mi+9,940 mi
- 04/11/202592,007 mi
- 19/10/202696,603 mi+4,596 mi
- 19/10/202696,606 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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