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48 ELM

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,630 mi
Last recorded70,630 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 ELM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 70,630 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 75,544 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 65,035 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 65,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 75,190 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 56,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 74,379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 73,279 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 40,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 73,084 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,642 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 33,277 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,995 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 28,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 72,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 71,798 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 71,792 miles

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

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,837 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,307 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,158 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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48 ELM is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 48 ELM, 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 48 ELM registered?

48 ELM is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 2016.

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