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A3 PRJ

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,255 mi
Last recorded29,255 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 29,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 26,768 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 24,727 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 22,626 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 19,938 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 17,752 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 15,794 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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A3 PRJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A3 PRJ, 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 A3 PRJ registered?

A3 PRJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 November 2016.

Is A3 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PRJ shows 7 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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