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AF16 SYO

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,876 mi
Last recorded81,876 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 81,876 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,009 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 74,722 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 71,038 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded on last coil, spring appears complete and not fractured at time of test (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,486 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 52,952 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 49,295 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,448 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 SYO is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 SYO, 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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How do I check the history of AF16 SYO?

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What year was AF16 SYO registered?

AF16 SYO is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is AF16 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 SYO 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.

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