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AF66 HTJ

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,682 mi
Last recorded74,682 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 HTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 74,682 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 68,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,504 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 51,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,384 miles

Both rear tyres cracked within the tread

Both rear tyres stepped slightly on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2020 40,368 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 32,795 miles

tape around interior mirror

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 HTJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 HTJ, 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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What year was AF66 HTJ registered?

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

Is AF66 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 HTJ 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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