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AF16 JZJ

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,541 mi
Last recorded90,541 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 JZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 90,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 82,288 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 82,288 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2024 73,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 62,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 52,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 49,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side’s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side’s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side’s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side’s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 45,218 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,557 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 41,147 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 41,147 miles

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

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 JZJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JZJ, 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 JZJ registered?

AF16 JZJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is AF16 JZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 JZJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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