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AE66 OOB

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,047 mi
Last recorded121,047 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 OOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 121,047 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2025 107,999 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 93,996 miles

washer bottle leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2023 73,381 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 73,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 58,213 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2022 58,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2021 47,882 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 47,882 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 38,048 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 OOB is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OOB, 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 OOB registered?

AE66 OOB is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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