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AF66 CWV

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,806 mi
Last recorded89,806 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 CWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 89,806 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 89,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,159 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 82,158 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,776 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 68,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,950 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 52,318 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,758 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 CWV is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CWV, 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

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What year was AF66 CWV registered?

AF66 CWV is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is AF66 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 CWV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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