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A22 PEP

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,610 mi
Last recorded29,610 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 PEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 29,610 miles

heavy corrosion both rear suspension arms

Pass 22 Jan 2025 23,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 18,353 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 14,246 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 12,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 9,734 miles

both rear tyres badly perished, no cord shown

Pass 22 Jan 2020 8,471 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 5,364 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 PEP is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PEP, 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 PEP registered?

A22 PEP is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is A22 PEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 PEP shows 8 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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