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AA55 ZEB

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,045 mi
Last recorded81,045 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA55 ZEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 81,045 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 72,851 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 64,778 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 54,110 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2022 47,168 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,944 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 33,196 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 24,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2019 24,231 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AA55 ZEB 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 AA55 ZEB, 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

How do I check the history of AA55 ZEB?

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What year was AA55 ZEB registered?

AA55 ZEB is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2016.

Is AA55 ZEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA55 ZEB 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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