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51 JPO

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,224 mi
Last recorded91,224 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 JPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 91,224 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 77,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 65,467 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,454 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 64,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 54,658 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Roughly 25% remaining - small lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 45,444 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 36,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low.

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low.

Undertrays and engine covers fitted. Unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Jan 2020 30,223 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2020 30,218 miles

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))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 21,845 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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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51 JPO is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 51 JPO, 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 51 JPO registered?

51 JPO is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is 51 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51 JPO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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