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1359 EV

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,142 mi
Last recorded135,142 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1359 EV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 135,142 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 122,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 111,386 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 100,703 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 96,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,585 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,252 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 76,234 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,858 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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1359 EV is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 1359 EV, 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 1359 EV registered?

1359 EV is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is 1359 EV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1359 EV 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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