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47 VNU

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,464 mi
Last recorded74,464 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 VNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 74,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 71,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,245 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 55,265 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,707 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 26,302 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 23,754 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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47 VNU is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 47 VNU, 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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How do I check the history of 47 VNU?

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What year was 47 VNU registered?

47 VNU is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2016.

Is 47 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 47 VNU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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