2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SY16 VTZ
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 110,545 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY16 VTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 110,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY16 VTZ 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 (SY16 VTZ) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
SY16 VTZ Mileage History
- 24/03/202265,362 mi
- 03/04/202379,108 mi+13,746 mi
- 30/03/202491,780 mi+12,672 mi
- 03/04/2025102,357 mi+10,577 mi
- 03/04/2026110,545 mi+8,188 mi
Average of roughly 11,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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