2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RX16 XLL
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 145,914 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX16 XLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 145,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX16 XLL 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 (RX16 XLL) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 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: Suspension (3 issues). 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 Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RX16 XLL Mileage History
- 03/03/2023108,390 mi
- 09/03/2024133,259 mi+24,869 mi
- 15/03/2024133,527 mi+268 mi
- 25/06/2025143,866 mi+10,339 mi
- 03/07/2026145,914 mi+2,048 mi
Average of roughly 11,253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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