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PL66 BDZ

2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,659 mi
Last recorded36,659 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI40,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL66 BDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 36,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 30,012 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 28,571 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 26,125 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 24,701 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 23,319 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 21,670 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 16,997 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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PL66 BDZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL66 BDZ, 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 PL66 BDZ registered?

PL66 BDZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is PL66 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL66 BDZ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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