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245 BOY

2021 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,995 mi
Last recorded2,995 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration245 BOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 2,995 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2026 92,940 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 2,669 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 84,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 2,568 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 74,062 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 64,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 65-70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,663 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 45,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 38,539 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 26,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2018 16,434 miles

Front Tyres Worn on inner/outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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245 BOY is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 30,557 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 245 BOY, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 245 BOY registered?

245 BOY is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 May 2021.

Is 245 BOY safe to buy?

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