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A2 VAJ

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,668 mi
Last recorded69,668 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 69,668 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 61,290 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 61,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,229 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 47,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 40,600 miles

Central Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark brake fluid needs topping up (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 36,750 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 33,023 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 VAJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 A2 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

A2 VAJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is A2 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 VAJ 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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