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A15 KMF

2018 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,136 mi
Last recorded51,136 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 KMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 51,136 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 47,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 42,368 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 42,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 37,445 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 30,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 23,743 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 21,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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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A15 KMF is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A15 KMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 KMF registered?

A15 KMF is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 2018.

Is A15 KMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 KMF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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