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16 JCP

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,429 mi
Last recorded117,429 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 JCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 117,429 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 117,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 10 Apr 2025 108,841 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 108,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake insecure dust back plate insecure touching wheel and braking components (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 98,988 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 98,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 81,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 74,190 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 64,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 53,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 42,074 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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16 JCP is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 16 JCP, 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 16 JCP registered?

16 JCP is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is 16 JCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 JCP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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