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ABY 1Y

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,370 mi
Last recorded117,370 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABY 1Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 117,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 115,424 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 101,605 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 89,385 miles

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

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Fail 13 Jan 2023 89,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35 19 pirelli PZero (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,679 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2021 63,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,599 miles

service light on

Pass 19 Feb 2019 44,685 miles

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

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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ABY 1Y is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABY 1Y, 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 ABY 1Y registered?

ABY 1Y is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 2016.

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