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2018 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,367 mi
Last recorded64,367 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 FT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 64,367 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside tyres very close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2026 64,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside tyres very close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 55,692 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 May 2025 55,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 May 2024 47,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 47,032 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,462 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2022 27,709 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 22,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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90 FT is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,743 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 90 FT, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 90 FT registered?

90 FT is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2018.

Is 90 FT safe to buy?

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