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A23 BKT

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,900 mi
Last recorded56,900 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 BKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 56,900 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 51,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 45,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 39,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 33,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 25,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 17,977 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 17,977 miles

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

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

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

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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A23 BKT is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 48,547 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A23 BKT, 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 A23 BKT registered?

A23 BKT is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is A23 BKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 BKT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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