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A22 KAE

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,283 mi
Last recorded68,283 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 KAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 68,283 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 64,311 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 61,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 53,603 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 51,264 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 48,760 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 43,784 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 43,784 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 28,080 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 KAE is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc 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 KAE, 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

How do I check the history of A22 KAE?

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What year was A22 KAE registered?

A22 KAE is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2016.

Is A22 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 KAE 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.

Does A22 KAE have outstanding finance?

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