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AE66 ONX

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,598 mi
Last recorded78,598 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 ONX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 78,598 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 69,669 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 59,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 49,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 49,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 41,543 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 31,486 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 18,575 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 18,575 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2019 15,025 miles

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

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 ONX is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 AE66 ONX, 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 AE66 ONX registered?

AE66 ONX is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AE66 ONX safe to buy?

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