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38 AJB

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,361 mi
Last recorded94,361 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 AJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 94,361 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 82,732 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 71,405 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 60,389 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 60,388 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 50,559 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 41,309 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 37,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f wiper split

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2019 28,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges and cracking

both rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

under trays fitted

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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38 AJB is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 38 AJB, 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 38 AJB registered?

38 AJB is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 December 2016.

Is 38 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 AJB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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