2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · RF16 VPR
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 35,369 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF16 VPR Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 35,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF16 VPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Golf (RF16 VPR) between June 2019 and June 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”.
RF16 VPR Mileage History
- 21/06/201913,993 mi
- 29/06/202017,052 mi+3,059 mi
- 29/06/202119,987 mi+2,935 mi
- 28/06/202223,301 mi+3,314 mi
- 20/06/202326,218 mi+2,917 mi
- 20/06/202326,218 mi
- 17/06/202429,455 mi+3,237 mi
- 26/06/202532,433 mi+2,978 mi
- 22/06/202635,369 mi+2,936 mi
Average of roughly 3,052 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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