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AE16 MZU

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,294 mi
Last recorded66,294 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 MZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 66,294 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 60,507 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner side

Pass 27 Feb 2024 54,085 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 45,069 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 35,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,541 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 28,596 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 15,717 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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AE16 MZU 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 AE16 MZU, 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 AE16 MZU registered?

AE16 MZU is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is AE16 MZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 MZU 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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