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248 AP

2018 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,009 mi
Last recorded91,009 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration248 AP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 91,009 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 91,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 73,500 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 58,860 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 44,175 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 31,554 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 23,830 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 23,830 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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248 AP is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 248 AP, 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.

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What year was 248 AP registered?

248 AP is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is 248 AP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 248 AP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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