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A23 DYY

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,652 mi
Last recorded121,652 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 DYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 121,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,041 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,561 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 99,561 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,743 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 88,589 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,496 miles

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

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

coolant low

Fail 10 Mar 2021 86,496 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

coolant low

Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,473 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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A23 DYY is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A23 DYY, 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 A23 DYY registered?

A23 DYY is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is A23 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 DYY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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