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AB12 WBB

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,073 mi
Last recorded40,073 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 WBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 40,073 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 31,117 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 27,183 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2022 22,038 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 19,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 16,629 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 16,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 12,132 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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AB12 WBB is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 AB12 WBB, 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 AB12 WBB registered?

AB12 WBB is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is AB12 WBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB12 WBB 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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