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40 MAC

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,545 mi
Last recorded84,545 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 MAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 84,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 84,545 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 80,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,422 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 77,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 74,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,355 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 60,882 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 60,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,770 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,888 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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40 MAC is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 40 MAC, 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 40 MAC registered?

40 MAC is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is 40 MAC safe to buy?

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