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417 BWA

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,010 mi
Last recorded95,010 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration417 BWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2023 95,010 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 91,650 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,630 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 67,474 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 52,148 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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417 BWA is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 417 BWA, 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

How do I check the history of 417 BWA?

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What year was 417 BWA registered?

417 BWA is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is 417 BWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 417 BWA shows 5 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 417 BWA have outstanding finance?

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