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1732 N

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,728 mi
Last recorded115,728 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1732 N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 115,728 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 115,728 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 101,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 84,476 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 78,545 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,412 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,316 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,235 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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1732 N is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 1732 N, 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 1732 N registered?

1732 N is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is 1732 N safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1732 N 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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