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W3 PHN

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,329 mi
Last recorded87,329 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 PHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 87,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Under tray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2025 87,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad **Strong Advise** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 9 Oct 2023 72,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad **Strong Advise** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,656 miles

various body damage

Pass 28 Jul 2021 44,784 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 27,007 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 26,986 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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W3 PHN is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 48,547 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W3 PHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W3 PHN registered?

W3 PHN is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is W3 PHN safe to buy?

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