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83 WKA

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 WKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 104,791 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 100,631 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 96,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 90,493 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 71,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,528 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 47,691 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 30,247 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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83 WKA is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 83 WKA, 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 83 WKA registered?

83 WKA is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2016.

Is 83 WKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 83 WKA 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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