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10 DJX

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,274 mi
Last recorded89,274 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 DJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 89,274 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,164 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,511 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,009 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 56,628 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,978 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,951 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 39,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 39,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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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10 DJX is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 10 DJX, 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 10 DJX registered?

10 DJX is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is 10 DJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 10 DJX 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.

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