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438 JEF

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

83,946 mi
Last recorded83,946 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration438 JEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 83,946 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 150,863 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 150,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 79,924 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 136,382 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 75,934 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 124,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 124,793 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 61,951 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 114,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 114,106 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 46,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have cuts to treads but not deep enough to expose ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 103,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 30,541 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 95,437 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 20,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 84,712 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,546 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 23 Jul 2018 72,996 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,065 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 65,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,234 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 59,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,308 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,125 miles

both rear tyres started to deteriorate

Pass 28 Oct 2013 39,375 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2011 20,936 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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438 JEF is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 438 JEF, 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 438 JEF registered?

438 JEF is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is 438 JEF safe to buy?

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