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AA54 LOU

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,517 mi
Last recorded76,517 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA54 LOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 76,517 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 65,253 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 65,227 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 20 Mar 2024 61,005 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 56,817 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 52,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 50,692 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 47,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,675 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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AA54 LOU is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AA54 LOU, 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 AA54 LOU registered?

AA54 LOU is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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