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RE15 SYF

2016 Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4MOTION S-a

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,893 mi
Last recorded80,893 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE15 SYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R TSI 4MOTION S-a
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 80,893 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 77,280 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 77,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 68,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 53,385 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Fail 30 Sep 2022 53,884 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,415 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 47,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 40,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 28,983 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4MOTION S-a?

Based on 7,384 MOT tests across 3,596 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
6,639
Miles/Year
3,596
On UK Roads
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RE15 SYF is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4MOTION S-a in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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RE15 SYF is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4MOTION S-a, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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