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AF16 RCZ

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,897 mi
Last recorded111,897 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 RCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 111,897 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 101,675 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 98,586 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2022 95,054 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 92,456 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 84,306 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 84,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 RCZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 48,547 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

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

Is AF16 RCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 RCZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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