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44 ABX

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,512 mi
Last recorded92,512 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 ABX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 92,512 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 85,475 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 78,896 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 72,067 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 72,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,877 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,605 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 52,438 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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44 ABX is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 48,547 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 44 ABX, 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 44 ABX registered?

44 ABX is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is 44 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 44 ABX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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