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A26 NHL

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,651 mi
Last recorded59,651 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 NHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 59,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 55,702 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 52,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 44,778 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 31,773 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 21,031 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 18,761 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 13,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm, worn on edges and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and worn on edges (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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A26 NHL is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A26 NHL, 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 A26 NHL registered?

A26 NHL is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 2016.

Is A26 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 NHL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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