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A25 TEA

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,211 mi
Last recorded114,211 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 TEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 114,211 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 114,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 107,777 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 99,392 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 84,844 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,345 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,059 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2020 48,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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A25 TEA is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc 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 A25 TEA, 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 A25 TEA registered?

A25 TEA is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 October 2016.

Is A25 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 TEA 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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