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746 BY

2023 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,706 mi
Last recorded65,706 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Golf23,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration746 BY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 65,706 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 65,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,834 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 61,834 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise rear axle bushes slightly deteriated & slight compliance

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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746 BY is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2023 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,915 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 746 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 3 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 746 BY?

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What year was 746 BY registered?

746 BY is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2023.

Is 746 BY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 746 BY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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