2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AF66 AYV
2016 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 72,030 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF66 AYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 72,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF66 AYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Golf (AF66 AYV) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
AF66 AYV Mileage History
- 24/09/202461,927 mi
- 25/09/202461,928 mi+1 mi
- 27/09/202566,848 mi+4,920 mi
- 09/09/202672,030 mi+5,182 mi
- 09/09/202672,030 mi
Average of roughly 5,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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