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2016 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,257 mi
Last recorded31,257 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration240 DKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 31,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 30,245 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 25,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 23,417 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 20,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 18,539 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 15,713 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 11,411 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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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240 DKD is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 240 DKD, 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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240 DKD is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2016.

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