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AB16 HOY

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,874 mi
Last recorded69,874 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 HOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 69,874 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 63,215 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 55,326 miles

Nearside 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 18 Aug 2022 44,614 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 38,560 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front, passenger side worst but leakage is minimal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 28,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic covers and under trays fitted

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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AB16 HOY is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB16 HOY, 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

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What year was AB16 HOY registered?

AB16 HOY is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is AB16 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB16 HOY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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