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GF66 WBL

2016 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,803 mi
Last recorded75,803 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF66 WBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 75,803 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os/f ns/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 59,451 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 50,655 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 41,316 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 33,955 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 27,022 miles

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

Nearside Front slight knock from strut. no obvious wear on components

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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GF66 WBL is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc 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 WBL, 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 GF66 WBL registered?

GF66 WBL is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 November 2016.

Is GF66 WBL safe to buy?

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