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AF66 JCX

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,711 mi
Last recorded45,711 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 45,711 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 42,267 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Sep 2024 42,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (now adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 40,003 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 36,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 31,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,644 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 21,905 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges & cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge & cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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 JCX is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 48,547 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JCX, 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 JCX registered?

AF66 JCX is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is AF66 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 JCX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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