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GF66 TBU

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,901 mi
Last recorded95,901 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF66 TBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 95,901 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 90,554 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 90,548 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 78,088 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 78,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 65,332 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 54,484 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 46,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,052 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 25,544 miles

tpms warning lamp on indicating incorrect tyre pressure in nearside rear tyre

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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 TBU is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 999cc petrol 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 GF66 TBU, 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 TBU?

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What year was GF66 TBU registered?

GF66 TBU is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 November 2016.

Is GF66 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF66 TBU 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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