2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VW56 LEE
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 78,127 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VW56 LEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 78,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VW56 LEE 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 (VW56 LEE) between September 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
VW56 LEE Mileage History
- 20/09/202245,388 mi
- 08/09/202354,856 mi+9,468 mi
- 19/09/202470,014 mi+15,158 mi
- 04/09/202574,268 mi+4,254 mi
- 22/05/202678,127 mi+3,859 mi
Average of roughly 8,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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