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SC16 SWY

2016 Volkswagen Golf R

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,529 mi
Last recorded86,529 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 SWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 86,529 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,888 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 73,888 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 62,786 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 62,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,730 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,410 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 41,396 miles

Central Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 35,856 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 26,674 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 18,022 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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SC16 SWY is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SC16 SWY registered?

SC16 SWY is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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