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KV66 AOT

2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,885 mi
Last recorded38,885 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI40,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV66 AOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 38,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 34,938 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 31,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 31,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 28,561 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet insulation distorted and coming adrift (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 25,510 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 22,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 19,944 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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KV66 AOT is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 40,677 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 GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV66 AOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KV66 AOT registered?

KV66 AOT is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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The MOT history for KV66 AOT 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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