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AF16 TUW

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,152 mi
Last recorded47,152 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 TUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2025 47,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 44,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 40,703 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 36,770 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,846 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 29,360 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 21,499 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 TUW is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 TUW, 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 TUW registered?

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

Is AF16 TUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 TUW shows 7 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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