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AF16 HTN

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,001 mi
Last recorded125,001 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 HTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 125,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 124,903 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 119,940 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 119,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 113,021 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,777 miles

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

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

full under body shields fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2021 99,777 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing door mirror glass (3.3 (a))

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

full under body shields fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,884 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 85,958 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,311 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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AF16 HTN is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 AF16 HTN, 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 AF16 HTN registered?

AF16 HTN is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is AF16 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 HTN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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