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AF16 NGJ

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,703 mi
Last recorded63,703 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 NGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 63,703 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 58,163 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 52,606 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 47,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 43,008 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 39,986 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,775 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 27,480 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 NGJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NGJ, 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

How do I check the history of AF16 NGJ?

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What year was AF16 NGJ registered?

AF16 NGJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is AF16 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 NGJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF16 NGJ have outstanding finance?

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