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625 AEL

2015 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,554 mi
Last recorded44,554 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf53,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration625 AEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 44,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 41,088 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 38,411 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 37,634 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 37,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perished and cracked, not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 34,663 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,170 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 32,169 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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625 AEL is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 625 AEL, 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 625 AEL registered?

625 AEL is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2015.

Is 625 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 625 AEL 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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