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274X861

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,262 mi
Last recorded125,262 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X861
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 125,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides discs are lipped pads are good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 119,181 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 105,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on dash

Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,861 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 86,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 74,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,955 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,608 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 50,607 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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274X861 is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 274X861, 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 274X861 registered?

274X861 is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 2016.

Is 274X861 safe to buy?

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