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2016 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,595 mi
Last recorded63,595 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration102 FS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 63,595 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 50,337 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 39,696 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,632 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 24,783 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 22,477 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 21,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,514 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 20,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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102 FS is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 102 FS, 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 102 FS registered?

102 FS is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 2016.

Is 102 FS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 102 FS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 102 FS have outstanding finance?

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