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AB52 FAZ

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,204 mi
Last recorded74,204 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 FAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 74,204 miles

front brake pads half worn

rear brake pads half worn

Pass 13 Dec 2024 64,978 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 53,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 53,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 42,245 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 35,923 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 30,309 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 23,920 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 17,536 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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AB52 FAZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 AB52 FAZ, 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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How do I check the history of AB52 FAZ?

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What year was AB52 FAZ registered?

AB52 FAZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AB52 FAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB52 FAZ 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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