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GF66 KZL

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,779 mi
Last recorded55,779 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF66 KZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 55,779 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 49,524 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 44,688 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 40,937 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,417 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 33,438 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 29,537 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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GF66 KZL is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 GF66 KZL, 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

How do I check the history of GF66 KZL?

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What year was GF66 KZL registered?

GF66 KZL is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is GF66 KZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF66 KZL 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.

Does GF66 KZL have outstanding finance?

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