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243 ABC

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,479 mi
Last recorded86,479 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration243 ABC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 86,479 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 74,298 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 64,315 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 56,312 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 49,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 38,955 miles

Central Front wipers smearing screen

Pass 11 Feb 2020 31,909 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 25,241 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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243 ABC is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 243 ABC, 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 243 ABC registered?

243 ABC is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is 243 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 243 ABC 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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