2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SA54 BRS
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2016. Recorded mileage 54,882 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA54 BRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 54,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA54 BRS 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 (SA54 BRS) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 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 (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SA54 BRS Mileage History
- 01/08/202340,944 mi
- 12/08/202446,767 mi+5,823 mi
- 04/06/202551,720 mi+4,953 mi
- 20/05/202654,881 mi+3,161 mi
- 20/05/202654,882 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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