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A19 VAY

2015 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,221 mi
Last recorded87,221 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf53,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 VAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 87,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 87,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 85,651 miles

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

TPMS on

Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,655 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 78,897 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 69,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 66,388 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 56,863 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 51,545 miles

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 43,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 43,038 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 32,673 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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A19 VAY is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A19 VAY, 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 A19 VAY registered?

A19 VAY is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2015.

Is A19 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 VAY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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