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274X492

2015 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,748 mi
Last recorded80,748 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf53,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X492
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 80,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 80,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,273 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 70,273 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

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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274X492 is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 274X492, 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.

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What year was 274X492 registered?

274X492 is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2015.

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