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AF66 CJJ

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,483 mi
Last recorded116,483 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 116,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 93,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle have corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2023 73,217 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 54,950 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 54,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,142 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,838 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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AF66 CJJ 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 CJJ, 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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AF66 CJJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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