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48 XJ

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,155 mi
Last recorded105,155 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 XJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 105,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 86,671 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 62,454 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 17 Apr 2023 41,302 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 24,788 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 23,766 miles

all tyres cracked

rear exhaust heatshield loose

tpms light on

Pass 16 Nov 2020 21,499 miles

front tyres cracked between treads

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 19,451 miles

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

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

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 XJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc 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 48 XJ, 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 48 XJ?

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What year was 48 XJ registered?

48 XJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2016.

Is 48 XJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 XJ 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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