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A22 YLS

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,784 mi
Last recorded75,784 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 YLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 75,784 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 114,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 69,500 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 109,805 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 59,028 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 16 Oct 2023 104,790 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 104,789 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 49,965 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,515 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 37,931 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 92,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 28,635 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 28,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,658 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 85,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 84,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 19,208 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,135 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 42,037 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 YLS is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLS, 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

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What year was A22 YLS registered?

A22 YLS is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is A22 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 YLS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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