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291 GWB

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,688 mi
Last recorded38,688 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration291 GWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 38,688 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 38,688 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 36,293 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 33,901 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 31,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 28,363 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 26,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 21,282 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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291 GWB is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 48,547 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 291 GWB, 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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How do I check the history of 291 GWB?

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What year was 291 GWB registered?

291 GWB is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is 291 GWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 291 GWB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 291 GWB have outstanding finance?

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