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3648 RU

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,025 mi
Last recorded82,025 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3648 RU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 82,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Jan 2025 69,910 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 11 Jan 2024 56,512 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 18 Jan 2023 38,176 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 18 Nov 2021 23,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 25 Nov 2020 16,116 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 9,763 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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3648 RU is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 3648 RU, 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 3648 RU registered?

3648 RU is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 November 2016.

Is 3648 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3648 RU 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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