2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · WD16 SPV
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 37,170 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD16 SPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 37,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD16 SPV 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 (WD16 SPV) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 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 (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
WD16 SPV Mileage History
- 20/06/202325,216 mi
- 28/06/202428,428 mi+3,212 mi
- 19/06/202530,600 mi+2,172 mi
- 18/06/202637,163 mi+6,563 mi
- 18/06/202637,170 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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