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AF66 CJX

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,196 mi
Last recorded24,196 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 CJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 24,196 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 22,675 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 20,951 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 19,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 18,603 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 17,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 16,230 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp on at time of test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CJX is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AF66 CJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF66 CJX?

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What year was AF66 CJX registered?

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

Is AF66 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 CJX 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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