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3722 SM

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,491 mi
Last recorded52,491 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3722 SM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 52,491 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 48,100 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 42,864 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 37,954 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 33,416 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,258 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 23,847 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 18,950 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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3722 SM is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 3722 SM, 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 3722 SM registered?

3722 SM is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 2016.

Is 3722 SM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3722 SM 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.

Does 3722 SM have outstanding finance?

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