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2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,210 mi
Last recorded64,210 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration249 BAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 64,210 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 57,569 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 51,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 46,347 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 41,553 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 36,301 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,432 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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249 BAR is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 249 BAR, 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 249 BAR registered?

249 BAR is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is 249 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 249 BAR shows 7 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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