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AF66 CHO

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,123 mi
Last recorded78,123 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 CHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 78,123 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 77,110 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 71,765 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 67,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine around rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 56,239 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,619 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 33,142 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 33,142 miles

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

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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AF66 CHO is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AF66 CHO, 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 AF66 CHO?

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What year was AF66 CHO registered?

AF66 CHO is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is AF66 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 CHO 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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