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16 TN

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,065 mi
Last recorded98,065 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 TN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2025 98,065 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 81,711 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,157 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 56,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,961 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2020 34,816 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2020

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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 TN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TN, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 16 TN?

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What year was 16 TN registered?

16 TN is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is 16 TN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 TN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 16 TN have outstanding finance?

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