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23 JRW

2015 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,243 mi
Last recorded62,243 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf53,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 JRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,243 miles

Surface corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,957 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 59,710 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 57,816 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 57,738 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 54,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges but inner bald. Tread @3.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges but inner bald. Tread @3.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,979 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 45,278 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 36,118 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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23 JRW is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 23 JRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 23 JRW?

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What year was 23 JRW registered?

23 JRW is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 November 2015.

Is 23 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 JRW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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