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MJ16 MWD

2016 Volkswagen Golf R

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,224 mi
Last recorded60,224 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 MWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 60,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also Buckle & Locking Mechansim not inspected ()

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 60,224 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative BOTH (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also Buckle & Locking Mechansim not inspected ()

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 56,202 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 50,251 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 43,927 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 35,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 27,848 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 16,497 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
6,210
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads
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MJ16 MWD is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The Volkswagen Golf R typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Golf R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ16 MWD registered?

MJ16 MWD is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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