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940X451

2021 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,651 mi
Last recorded35,651 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration940X451
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 35,651 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 35,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER DEVOID OF TREAD (BALD ), (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2024 23,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 15,630 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 15,596 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 10,046 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 2,397 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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940X451 is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,498cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 30,557 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 940X451, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 940X451 registered?

940X451 is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 July 2021.

Is 940X451 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 940X451 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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