2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VA16 BCX
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 106,287 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VA16 BCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 106,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VA16 BCX Mileage History
- 18/05/202494,939 mi
- 21/05/202599,561 mi+4,622 mi
- 21/05/202599,561 mi
- 26/05/2026106,287 mi+6,726 mi
- 26/05/2026106,287 mi
Average of roughly 5,616 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VA16 BCX 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 (VA16 BCX) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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