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G16 KMH

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,010 mi
Last recorded66,010 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 KMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 66,010 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,741 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 51,955 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 42,287 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,124 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 21,439 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 21,439 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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G16 KMH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 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 G16 KMH, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G16 KMH registered?

G16 KMH is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 November 2017.

Is G16 KMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 KMH shows 7 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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