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2879 MK

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,230 mi
Last recorded61,230 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2879 MK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 61,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre appears to have been driven on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 55,867 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 50,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,514 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,719 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 36,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface cracks visible on tread too. no cords visible yet. offside front slightly better (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 33,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 28,635 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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2879 MK 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 2879 MK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2879 MK registered?

2879 MK is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 February 2016.

Is 2879 MK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2879 MK 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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