2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · R3 COV
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 59,080 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R3 COV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 59,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R3 COV Mileage History
- 19/07/202241,599 mi
- 13/07/202346,751 mi+5,152 mi
- 06/12/202454,226 mi+7,475 mi
- 05/12/202559,080 mi+4,854 mi
- 05/12/202559,080 mi
Average of roughly 5,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R3 COV 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 (R3 COV) between July 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 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 (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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