2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · MM16 AEB

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 9 June 2025 at 63,134 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Across the five annual examinations from 2021 to 2025, every test resulted in a pass with no advisories or failures logged. This unbroken clean record indicates the vehicle has not exhibited worsening mechanical condition nor recurring faults requiring repeated attention. Annual mileage has averaged approximately 6,300 miles against the recorded 63,134 at the latest test, a figure typical for a ten-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 32,249 miles on 23 April 2021, rising to 38,716 by 1 April 2022, 46,025 on 21 April 2023, 55,089 on 9 April 2024, and 63,134 on 9 June 2025. No abrupt jumps or standing gaps appear; the owner kept the car in regular, light use with consistent yearly testing. Given the absence of any flagged items across suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, the MOT history alone reveals no specific component risks. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection to verify underbody condition and check for latent wear not captured in a pass-only record. The clean advisory sheet suggests previous owners maintained the car to a reasonable standard rather than deferring consumable replacement. Prospective purchasers should nonetheless confirm service history and scrutinise tyre tread depth and wiper condition, as these minor items fall outside MOT failure thresholds until worn.