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A16 AYM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,207 mi
Last recorded66,207 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 66,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 53,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 44,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 34,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16/91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 26,343 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 21,701 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 20,485 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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A16 AYM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 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 A16 AYM, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 AYM registered?

A16 AYM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is A16 AYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 AYM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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