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DF16TFY
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration DF16TFY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2016
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 18 Sep 2026
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MOT History 11 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11
Total Tests
7
Passes
4
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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32 Total Defects Recorded
11 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,928 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 94,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,979 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,860 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4018 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4018 (5.2.3 (e))
19 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 77,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/4018 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/4018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4018 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4018 (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,752 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Both rear tyres worn on inside edges
14 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,991 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2022 21 Jun 202614 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 64,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
17 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,952 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2021 21 Jun 202620 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,448 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2021 21 Jun 202620 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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DF16TFY was registered on 2016-07-13
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