2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · X17 CAA
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 74,224 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X17 CAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 74,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X17 CAA 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 (X17 CAA) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Chords Showing (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Chords Showing (5.2.3 (e))”.
X17 CAA Mileage History
- 12/08/202246,441 mi
- 23/08/202354,222 mi+7,781 mi
- 29/10/202462,269 mi+8,047 mi
- 29/10/202462,270 mi+1 mi
- 29/10/202574,224 mi+11,954 mi
Average of roughly 8,644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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