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818 ACR

2015 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,851 mi
Last recorded67,851 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf53,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration818 ACR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 67,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 67,851 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 62,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 56,254 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 47,250 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 47,250 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 38,053 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 33,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 31,378 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 26,560 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 23,858 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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818 ACR is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 818 ACR, 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 818 ACR registered?

818 ACR is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 2015.

Is 818 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 818 ACR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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