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25 JBS

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,763 mi
Last recorded88,763 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 JBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 88,763 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 83,833 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,965 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 75,919 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 71,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 65,405 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 65,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2020 58,472 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 44,296 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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25 JBS is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 25 JBS, 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 25 JBS registered?

25 JBS is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 February 2016.

Is 25 JBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 25 JBS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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