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CL57 ROB

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,168 mi
Last recorded63,168 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL57 ROB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 63,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 63,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2026 62,340 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 60,286 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 56,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 53,628 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 53,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 48,752 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 48,707 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 47,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 40,274 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,616 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 31,721 miles

Central under-trays front to rear covering some components

Pass 12 Aug 2021 35,510 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 26,742 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,337 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 23,384 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 23,710 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 19,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 16,075 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 10,850 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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CL57 ROB is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CL57 ROB, 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 CL57 ROB registered?

CL57 ROB is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is CL57 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL57 ROB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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