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509 HPD

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,379 mi
Last recorded77,379 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration509 HPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 77,379 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 70,958 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 65,308 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 58,666 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 54,821 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (n/s/f 3.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 50,515 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 36,499 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service warning light on

Fail 4 Jun 2019 36,497 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

service warning light on

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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509 HPD is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 509 HPD, 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 509 HPD registered?

509 HPD is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is 509 HPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 509 HPD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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