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VX16 VKG

2016 MG 6

Red Diesel 1849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,480 mi
Last recorded131,480 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 645,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 VKG
MakeMG
Model6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 131,480 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 103,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS on display

Fail 24 Jul 2024 103,228 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS on display

Fail 19 Jul 2024 103,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 89,791 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 89,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

low tyre pressure warning on.

Pass 10 Aug 2022 75,056 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 75,055 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,222 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 50,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area cuts deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 40,625 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 40,616 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,594 miles

How Reliable is the MG 6?

Based on 28,661 MOT tests across 2,640 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 191
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VX16 VKG is a 2016 MG 6 in Red with a 1,849cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 MG 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 45,724 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 MG 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 191 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX16 VKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this MG 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX16 VKG registered?

VX16 VKG is a 2016 MG 6, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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