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AE66 BJX

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,160 mi
Last recorded75,160 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 BJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 75,160 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,958 miles

Check license plate warning on the dash screen but they are all working.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 55,413 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,568 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 42,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 14 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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AE66 BJX is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE66 BJX, 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 AE66 BJX registered?

AE66 BJX is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is AE66 BJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 BJX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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