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12 TRP

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,870 mi
Last recorded51,870 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 TRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 51,870 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 47,239 miles

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 8 Jun 2023 44,430 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 42,553 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 36,423 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 36,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 20,535 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 12,237 miles

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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12 TRP is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 48,547 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 12 TRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 12 TRP registered?

12 TRP is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is 12 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 TRP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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