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B17 MNE

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,373 mi
Last recorded69,373 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 MNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 69,373 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2026 60,409 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 66,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 55,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 59,535 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 45,860 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 53,045 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 37,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 45,958 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,608 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 28,629 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,793 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 21,028 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 31,471 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 19,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 24,699 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 20,705 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 17,091 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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B17 MNE is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 B17 MNE, 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 B17 MNE registered?

B17 MNE is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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