VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GL16DCU has 9 MOTs

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This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 7 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2019

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 92,875 miles 11 months ago on Friday 31st October 2025 at 18:08.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Saturday 31st October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Sunday 1st November 2026.

GL16DCU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 202692,875 MI
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 202431ST OCTOBER 202586,851 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 202486,851 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Malfunctioning Or Obviously Inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 202331ST OCTOBER 202479,582 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tpms Low Pressure Warning Light Illuminated
  2. MINOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface On The Limit Now (4.8.1 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 202231ST OCTOBER 202372,952 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Mirror Is Repaired With Tape
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 202128TH OCTOBER 202266,425 MI
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 202028TH OCTOBER 202159,030 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Slight Leaking (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Slight Leaking (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED25TH APRIL 201928TH OCTOBER 202043,913 MI
FAILED25TH APRIL 201943,911 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Fluid Close To Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GL16DCU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

GL16DCU MOT Comments

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GL16DCU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 92,875 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,319 miles

GL16DCU FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration GL16DCU was manufactured on Friday 29th April 2016 so it is currently 10 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 92,875 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 10,319 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 9 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2019. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GL16DCU has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 7 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 4 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does GL16DCU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 GL16DCU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GL16DCU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 GL16DCU does have Tax. Read more

When does GL16DCU Tax expire?

The current Tax for GL16DCU will expire in 1 month on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GL16DCU MOT expire?

The current MOT for GL16DCU will expire in 1 month on Saturday 31st October 2026. Read more

When did GL16DCU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GL16DCU was on Friday 31st October 2025 at 18:08. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GL16DCU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 9 MOTs on record for GL16DCU we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GL16DCU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 9 MOTs on record for GL16DCU we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GL16DCU?

GL16DCU is registered as a 2016 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has GL16DCU done?

The odometer reading for GL16DCU at the last MOT in October 2025 was 92,875 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,319 miles per year. Read more

How old is GL16DCU?

The vehicle GL16DCU was manufactured in 2016 so it is currently 10 years old. It was first registered on Friday 29th April 2016. Read more

What colour is GL16DCU?

The official colour of GL16DCU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GL16DCU have?

GL16DCU has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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