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AE66 MDJ

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,113 mi
Last recorded154,113 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 MDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 154,113 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 154,099 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 142,570 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 134,157 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 134,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 120,895 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f and o/s/r tyres all have small deep cuts in treads

Fail 8 Aug 2023 120,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f and o/s/r tyres all have small deep cuts in treads

Pass 30 Aug 2022 111,234 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 91,739 miles

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

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,888 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,052 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Aug 2019 59,568 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front tyre 3.2mm

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 MDJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE66 MDJ, 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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AE66 MDJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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