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2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RA65 VWL

RA65 VWL

2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 97,515 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2016 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
97,515 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
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RA65 VWL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
  • 97,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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RA65 VWL MOT History

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

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Golf (RA65 VWL) between January 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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RA65 VWL Mileage History

  1. 05/01/202255,433 mi
  2. 03/01/202367,357 mi+11,924 mi
  3. 08/01/202476,978 mi+9,621 mi
  4. 16/12/202486,863 mi+9,885 mi
  5. 06/01/202697,515 mi+10,652 mi

Average of roughly 10,515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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