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S10 WWL

2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,722 mi
Last recorded85,722 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI40,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 WWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 85,722 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 83,291 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 80,038 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 65,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 53,996 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,631 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,130 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 23,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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S10 WWL is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S10 WWL, 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.

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What year was S10 WWL registered?

S10 WWL is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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