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16 PY

2019 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,041 mi
Last recorded98,041 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen Golf35,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 PY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 98,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,366 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 94,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,527 miles

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

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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16 PY is a 2019 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2019 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 35,288 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 16 PY, 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 7 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 16 PY?

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What year was 16 PY registered?

16 PY is a 2019 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 2019.

Is 16 PY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 PY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 16 PY have outstanding finance?

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