2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · N20 LAU
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 79,311 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N20 LAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 79,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N20 LAU 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 (N20 LAU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
N20 LAU Mileage History
- 27/03/202357,870 mi
- 28/03/202357,876 mi+6 mi
- 27/03/202468,273 mi+10,397 mi
- 02/04/202574,311 mi+6,038 mi
- 27/03/202679,311 mi+5,000 mi
Average of roughly 7,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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