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A3 RPJ

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,341 mi
Last recorded67,341 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 67,341 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 61,513 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 55,034 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 52,350 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 47,374 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,800 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 39,645 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test national trust sticker moved out of swept area ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view os lower of glass (3.2 (a) (i))

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 RPJ 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 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 RPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A3 RPJ?

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What year was A3 RPJ registered?

A3 RPJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 2016.

Is A3 RPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 RPJ 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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