2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · SD16 BFS
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 17 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 142,521 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD16 BFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 142,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD16 BFS 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 (SD16 BFS) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SD16 BFS Mileage History
- 02/11/2022114,562 mi
- 02/11/2023122,108 mi+7,546 mi
- 21/11/2024132,581 mi+10,473 mi
- 25/11/2024132,585 mi+4 mi
- 17/11/2025142,521 mi+9,936 mi
Average of roughly 9,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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