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2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · SN16 XFF

SN16 XFF

2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 58,076 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2016 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
58,076 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1984cc
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SN16 XFF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
  • 58,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

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SN16 XFF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 12:26
MOT Analysis

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 (SN16 XFF) between June 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 June 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: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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SN16 XFF Mileage History

  1. 06/06/202351,270 mi
  2. 04/06/202453,058 mi+1,788 mi
  3. 03/06/202556,353 mi+3,295 mi
  4. 03/06/202556,353 mi
  5. 02/06/202658,076 mi+1,723 mi

Average of roughly 2,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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