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OU16 FSS

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,824 mi
Last recorded109,824 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 FSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 109,824 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 109,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 95,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 95,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,785 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 72,319 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,782 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 61,122 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 52,709 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 52,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,663 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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OU16 FSS is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OU16 FSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU16 FSS registered?

OU16 FSS is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is OU16 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU16 FSS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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