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SIJ 197

2016 Volkswagen Golf R DSG

Blue Other 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,553 mi
Last recorded94,553 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIJ 197
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R DSG
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2026 94,553 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 89,810 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,033 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,327 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 48,952 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R DSG?

Based on 1,572 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
6,849
Miles/Year
389
On UK Roads
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SIJ 197 is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R DSG in Blue with a 1,984cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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What year was SIJ 197 registered?

SIJ 197 is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R DSG, first registered on 23 February 2016.

Is SIJ 197 safe to buy?

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