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700 AYF

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,387 mi
Last recorded102,387 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 AYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 102,387 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 93,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 78,145 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 scrubbing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays obsc uring some items

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,888 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays obstructing some items

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,018 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,869 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 46,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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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700 AYF is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 700 AYF, 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 700 AYF registered?

700 AYF is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is 700 AYF safe to buy?

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