2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SH03 ROL
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 73,053 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH03 ROL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 73,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH03 ROL 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 (SH03 ROL) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 - Small cut in tread - ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck behind a seat cover. (7.1.2 (c))”.
SH03 ROL Mileage History
- 24/08/202455,499 mi
- 24/08/202455,499 mi
- 13/09/202564,599 mi+9,100 mi
- 24/08/202673,053 mi+8,454 mi
- 24/08/202673,053 mi
Average of roughly 8,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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