2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · MM16 BBU
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 86,620 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM16 BBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 86,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM16 BBU 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 (MM16 BBU) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MM16 BBU Mileage History
- 03/08/202343,579 mi
- 12/08/202453,124 mi+9,545 mi
- 05/03/202559,072 mi+5,948 mi
- 27/02/202686,617 mi+27,545 mi
- 27/02/202686,620 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 16,739 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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