2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · VA65 FPG
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 120,523 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VA65 FPG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 120,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VA65 FPG Mileage History
- 12/12/201830,834 mi
- 16/05/201934,579 mi+3,745 mi
- 19/11/202053,271 mi+18,692 mi
- 19/11/202053,273 mi+2 mi
- 26/11/202167,991 mi+14,718 mi
- 26/11/202167,991 mi
- 28/11/202280,441 mi+12,450 mi
- 12/12/202393,917 mi+13,476 mi
- 03/05/2025109,823 mi+15,906 mi
- 03/05/2025109,823 mi
- 23/04/2026120,523 mi+10,700 mi
- 23/04/2026120,523 mi
Average of roughly 12,184 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
VA65 FPG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Golf (VA65 FPG) between December 2018 and April 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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