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A2 HYD

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,206 mi
Last recorded35,206 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 HYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 35,206 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 30,391 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 24,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 20,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded with uneven wear detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded with uneven wear detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 16,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has signs of uneven wear and corrosion detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has signs of corrosion and uneven wear detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 14,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary stepped treads detected (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary stepped treads detected (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 14,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary stepped treads detected (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary stepped treads detected (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 11,746 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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A2 HYD is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 A2 HYD, 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 A2 HYD registered?

A2 HYD is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2016.

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