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AF66 HDE

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,967 mi
Last recorded96,967 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 HDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 96,967 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 96,967 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 89,640 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 82,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 72,331 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 64,386 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 59,240 miles

Fuel pipe chafing Engine bay (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 58,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe chafing Engine bay (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,087 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 36,367 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 HDE is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HDE, 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 HDE registered?

AF66 HDE is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AF66 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 HDE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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