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334 FAY

2015 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,196 mi
Last recorded48,196 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf53,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration334 FAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 48,196 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 43,394 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 39,485 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 39,482 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 39,008 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 39,005 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 37,982 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 35,495 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 32,709 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts in tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 32,707 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts in tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Under body covers fitted

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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334 FAY is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 334 FAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 334 FAY registered?

334 FAY is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2015.

Is 334 FAY safe to buy?

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