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AF66 GKE

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,413 mi
Last recorded88,413 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 GKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 88,413 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 82,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 81,546 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 81,546 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 71,873 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 61,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,811 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 42,484 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 42,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 GKE is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 GKE, 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 GKE?

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What year was AF66 GKE registered?

AF66 GKE is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is AF66 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 GKE 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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