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AC03 FEE

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,317 mi
Last recorded100,317 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 FEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,317 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,704 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Feb 2023 71,384 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 71,244 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on at dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 61,656 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,833 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 53,833 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 47,738 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 47,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 37,650 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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AC03 FEE is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AC03 FEE, 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 AC03 FEE registered?

AC03 FEE is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is AC03 FEE safe to buy?

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