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AE16 PYO

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,259 mi
Last recorded122,259 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 122,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 106,223 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 89,830 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 74,474 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 59,269 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 44,594 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 40,181 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 30,393 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 PYO is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PYO, 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

How do I check the history of AE16 PYO?

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What year was AE16 PYO registered?

AE16 PYO is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AE16 PYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 PYO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE16 PYO have outstanding finance?

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