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A23 GTD

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,298 mi
Last recorded208,298 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 GTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2025 208,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damage but not likely to cause any harm

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 191,488 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 187,304 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 182,741 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 146,012 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 104,571 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 GTD is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A23 GTD, 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 GTD registered?

A23 GTD is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is A23 GTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 GTD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A23 GTD have outstanding finance?

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