2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · X21 VAC
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 97,479 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X21 VAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 97,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X21 VAC 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 (X21 VAC) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))”.
X21 VAC Mileage History
- 27/08/202473,319 mi
- 27/08/202473,319 mi
- 04/08/202591,742 mi+18,423 mi
- 18/08/202697,476 mi+5,734 mi
- 18/08/202697,479 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 12,237 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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