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5420 BY

2015 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,748 mi
Last recorded71,748 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf53,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5420 BY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 71,748 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 67,168 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 60,668 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,200 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 48,449 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 42,681 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 36,598 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 28,140 miles

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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5420 BY is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 5420 BY, 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 5420 BY registered?

5420 BY is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 2015.

Is 5420 BY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5420 BY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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