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2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,269 mi
Last recorded58,269 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 RN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 58,269 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 131,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 54,178 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2024 129,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 49,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Jul 2023 127,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 45,260 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 125,785 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front suspension headlight sensor broken

Pass 30 Dec 2021 40,183 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 40,183 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Lower slider bolt broken off/missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling arm not attached (4.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped, excessive pitting and corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 122,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 32,917 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 120,156 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 120,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 25,086 miles

under trays fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,316 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 20,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 20,325 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 107,102 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 107,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 97,728 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,246 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,324 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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62 RN is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 62 RN, 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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62 RN is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 2016.

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