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AE16 NBD

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,240 mi
Last recorded84,240 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 NBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 84,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 76,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 66,403 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 66,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 59,016 miles

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

rear seats folded down time of test

Fail 25 Feb 2023 59,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear seats folded down time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2022 51,694 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 36,437 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 27,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 11,043 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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AE16 NBD is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 AE16 NBD, 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 NBD registered?

AE16 NBD is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is AE16 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 NBD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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