2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YR16 YLX
2016 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 81,295 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YR16 YLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 81,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YR16 YLX Mileage History
- 10/08/202260,246 mi
- 10/08/202260,246 mi
- 01/08/202367,861 mi+7,615 mi
- 01/08/202367,861 mi
- 30/09/202581,295 mi+13,434 mi
Average of roughly 6,702 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YR16 YLX 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 (YR16 YLX) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 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 (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
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