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1011 BB

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,378 mi
Last recorded57,378 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1011 BB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 57,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 49,912 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 43,812 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 43,812 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 37,342 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,971 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 24,855 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 18,784 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 18,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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1011 BB is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 48,547 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1011 BB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1011 BB registered?

1011 BB is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is 1011 BB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1011 BB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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