2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · V99 OJW
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 195,651 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V99 OJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 195,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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V99 OJW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Golf (V99 OJW) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
V99 OJW Mileage History
- 31/01/2024117,971 mi
- 03/02/2025156,878 mi+38,907 mi
- 04/02/2025156,878 mi
- 12/02/2026195,650 mi+38,772 mi
- 12/02/2026195,651 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 38,184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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