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A16 JYF

1995 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,291 mi
Last recorded49,291 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Golf106,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 49,291 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 49,291 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 49,239 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 49,239 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,239 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just starting to bubble with rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 49,239 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 49,226 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,156 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 49,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,887 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,504 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,347 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,902 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,391 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,041 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 47,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front seats have slight play to them

slight play in steering column

Fail 11 Oct 2008 46,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 44,717 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have started to perish

both rear tyres have started to perish

rear suspension bushes have started to perish both sides

Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NOTE; n/s/r and o/s/r tyre outer walls slightly deteriarated.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2005 39,319 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2005 39,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A16 JYF is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 106,983 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 A16 JYF, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 JYF registered?

A16 JYF is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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