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UIG 7278

2016 Volkswagen Golf R

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,161 mi
Last recorded35,161 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 7278
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 35,161 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 29,322 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 27,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 25,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 23,146 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 17,393 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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UIG 7278 is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UIG 7278 registered?

UIG 7278 is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is UIG 7278 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIG 7278 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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