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4209 MW

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,662 mi
Last recorded40,662 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4209 MW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 40,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 38,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 34,893 miles

Proactive passenger protection restricted warning message coming on dash but no physical warning lights on

Pass 24 Feb 2023 31,046 miles

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

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

Proactive passenger protection restricted warning message coming on dash but no physical warning lights on

Pass 24 Feb 2022 26,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 24,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 22,835 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 17,177 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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4209 MW is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 4209 MW, 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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4209 MW is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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