2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · SL02 RRR
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 44,009 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL02 RRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 44,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL02 RRR 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 (SL02 RRR) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 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 (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both front headlamp cleaning device are not working. ”; “Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
SL02 RRR Mileage History
- 07/08/202339,387 mi
- 29/07/202441,458 mi+2,071 mi
- 06/08/202542,749 mi+1,291 mi
- 08/08/202542,750 mi+1 mi
- 06/08/202644,009 mi+1,259 mi
Average of roughly 1,542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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