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AF16 LBE

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,118 mi
Last recorded71,118 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 LBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 71,118 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 69,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 62,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective r/h wiper blade slightly split. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 53,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 43,517 miles

coolant level slightly low

Fail 12 Feb 2022 43,517 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level slightly low

Pass 3 Feb 2021 33,403 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 22,488 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 19,269 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 LBE is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBE, 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 AF16 LBE registered?

AF16 LBE is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is AF16 LBE safe to buy?

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