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9 ARG

2018 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,895 mi
Last recorded83,895 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 ARG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 83,895 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 73,517 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 60,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 25,648 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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9 ARG is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 9 ARG, 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 9 ARG registered?

9 ARG is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2018.

Is 9 ARG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 ARG shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 9 ARG have outstanding finance?

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