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578 UXR

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,482 mi
Last recorded36,482 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration578 UXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 36,482 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 31,497 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 27,307 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 21,420 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 21,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cords exposed inner shoulder, tyre @ 4mm, 225/40R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 18,436 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 17,736 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 15,128 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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578 UXR is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 48,547 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 578 UXR, 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 578 UXR registered?

578 UXR is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is 578 UXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 578 UXR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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