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A22 BMJ

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,864 mi
Last recorded81,864 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 BMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 81,864 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 75,166 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 70,863 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 68,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2022 60,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 52,897 miles

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

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

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 discs very corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 47,115 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 40,279 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 40,278 miles

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

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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A22 BMJ 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 A22 BMJ, 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.

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What year was A22 BMJ registered?

A22 BMJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is A22 BMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 BMJ 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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