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IGZ 5563

2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,252 mi
Last recorded50,252 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI40,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIGZ 5563
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 50,252 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 39,765 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 36,233 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 32,340 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 24,740 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 20,906 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 20,896 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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IGZ 5563 is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 40,677 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 GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IGZ 5563, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of IGZ 5563?

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What year was IGZ 5563 registered?

IGZ 5563 is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is IGZ 5563 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IGZ 5563 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.

Does IGZ 5563 have outstanding finance?

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