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A22 DLM

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 DLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 76,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 67,152 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 58,769 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 52,251 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 42,588 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 42,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 29,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 21,715 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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A22 DLM is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DLM, 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 DLM registered?

A22 DLM is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is A22 DLM safe to buy?

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