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Y7 JWT

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,206 mi
Last recorded59,206 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 JWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 59,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2026 39,373 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 48,478 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 35,669 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 39,071 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 32,190 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2023 28,468 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 29,717 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 27,579 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Jan 2022 27,579 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 24,928 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 24,125 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 24,125 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 22,085 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y7 JWT is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y7 JWT, 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 Y7 JWT registered?

Y7 JWT is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is Y7 JWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 JWT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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