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2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · RA16 SVX

RA16 SVX

2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 89,386 km. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2016 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
89,386 km
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1984cc
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RA16 SVX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
  • 89,386 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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RA16 SVX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (RA16 SVX) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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RA16 SVX Odometer History

  1. 14/07/202253,070 mi
  2. 15/07/202253,072 mi+2 mi
  3. 05/07/202366,949 mi+13,877 mi
  4. 01/07/202479,816 mi+12,867 mi
  5. 07/07/202589,386 km

Average of roughly 12,177 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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