2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · W77 AAD
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 84,072 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W77 AAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 84,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W77 AAD 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 (W77 AAD) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision clasp not holding (7.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
W77 AAD Mileage History
- 17/04/202341,057 mi
- 22/04/202461,195 mi+20,138 mi
- 23/04/202461,196 mi+1 mi
- 26/04/202575,706 mi+14,510 mi
- 23/04/202684,072 mi+8,366 mi
Average of roughly 14,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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