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A1 UDL

2021 Volkswagen Golf

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,856 mi
Last recorded100,856 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 UDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 100,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 27,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 100,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 100,210 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 20,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge. ()

Pass 12 Dec 2023 97,308 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 96,114 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged pershing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to persh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged pershing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush srating to persh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts getting close to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 96,114 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged pershing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to persh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged pershing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush srating to persh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts getting close to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,662 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,492 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,661 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 88,661 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,405 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,964 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 78,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,559 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,067 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,933 miles

engine under tray loose

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,677 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,256 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,443 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,842 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,187 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,401 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,127 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,523 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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A1 UDL is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in Black. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A1 UDL, 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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A1 UDL is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 August 2021.

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