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3 DEY

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,268 mi
Last recorded135,268 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 135,268 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 126,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 121,848 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 110,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 89,429 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 69,669 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 50,235 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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3 DEY is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 3 DEY, 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 3 DEY registered?

3 DEY is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is 3 DEY safe to buy?

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