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1 EXJ

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,197 mi
Last recorded77,197 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 EXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 77,197 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 59,140 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,518 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,789 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 35,373 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,500 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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1 EXJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1 EXJ, 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 1 EXJ registered?

1 EXJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is 1 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 EXJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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