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28 NY

2018 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,286 mi
Last recorded69,286 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 NY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 69,286 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 63,604 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 63,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 57,011 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 48,256 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 40,828 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 40,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 34,571 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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28 NY is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc 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 28 NY, 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 28 NY registered?

28 NY is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 February 2018.

Is 28 NY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 28 NY 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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