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A6 OVF

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,092 mi
Last recorded99,092 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 OVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 99,092 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 91,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 81,106 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 12 Jan 2023 70,917 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 60,229 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 49,873 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 42,031 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 42,031 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 36,168 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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A6 OVF is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A6 OVF, 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 A6 OVF registered?

A6 OVF is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is A6 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 OVF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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