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229 EVE

2018 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,864 mi
Last recorded54,864 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration229 EVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 54,864 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 47,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 35,436 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scrapes inside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 25,606 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 25,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 20,074 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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229 EVE is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,743 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 229 EVE, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 229 EVE?

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What year was 229 EVE registered?

229 EVE is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2018.

Is 229 EVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 229 EVE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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