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18 YX

2015 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,238 mi
Last recorded111,238 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf53,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 YX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,238 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 111,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 101,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 71,553 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 50,132 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 45,903 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 45,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 42,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 34,946 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 28,195 miles

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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18 YX is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 53,423 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 18 YX, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 18 YX registered?

18 YX is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 2015.

Is 18 YX safe to buy?

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