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AF66 KFL

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,972 mi
Last recorded58,972 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 KFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 58,972 miles

both front tyres 2mm and wearing smooth on edges

both rear tyres tread 2.5mm /getting low

rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 2000 miles

rear exhaust clamp/bracket in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2024 55,996 miles

nail exposed to n/s/r inner tyre wall

rear prop shaft bearing/bush starting to perish

Fail 29 Jul 2024 55,994 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

nail exposed to n/s/r inner tyre wall

rear prop shaft bearing/bush starting to perish

Pass 14 Aug 2023 50,156 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,502 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 42,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 33,384 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 28,275 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 23,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hanger. Camera. Placed on Passenger seat. ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 KFL is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc 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 KFL, 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 KFL registered?

AF66 KFL is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 October 2016.

Is AF66 KFL safe to buy?

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