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243 XMG

2023 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,028 mi
Last recorded40,028 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Golf23,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration243 XMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 40,028 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (slight corrosion both rear arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2026 45,681 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 36,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 34,467 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 30,455 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 28,419 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip in screen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 25,458 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 23,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 18,953 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 14,201 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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243 XMG is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2023 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,915 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 243 XMG, 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 3 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 243 XMG registered?

243 XMG is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 2023.

Is 243 XMG safe to buy?

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