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31 BSM

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,623 mi
Last recorded73,623 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 BSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 73,623 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 71,127 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 67,795 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 62,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 55,351 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 47,642 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 35,821 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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31 BSM is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 31 BSM, 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 31 BSM registered?

31 BSM is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 2016.

Is 31 BSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 31 BSM 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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