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A7 ENE

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,857 mi
Last recorded25,857 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 ENE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 25,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 25,363 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 25,363 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 24,715 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 24,715 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 23,645 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 22,445 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 21,441 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 21,441 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 21,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2019 19,849 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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A7 ENE is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A7 ENE, 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 A7 ENE registered?

A7 ENE is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is A7 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 ENE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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