2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · SM16 MBU
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29/07/2016. Recorded mileage 65,593 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1984cc
SM16 MBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 65,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SM16 MBU Mileage History
- 02/05/202357,733 mi
- 24/04/202460,702 mi+2,969 mi
- 25/04/202563,372 mi+2,670 mi
- 25/04/202563,375 mi+3 mi
- 01/05/202665,593 mi+2,218 mi
Average of roughly 2,621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM16 MBU 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 (SM16 MBU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 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 (2 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: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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