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5555 VW

2015 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,080 mi
Last recorded100,080 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf53,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5555 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 100,080 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 92,475 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 89,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 70,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 59,541 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 59,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 49,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 36,869 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some testable components

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 36,869 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some testable components

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 27,106 miles

covers fitted to floor obscuring some testable components.

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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5555 VW is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 5555 VW, 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 5555 VW registered?

5555 VW is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is 5555 VW safe to buy?

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