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AJ72 ZTE

2023 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,107 mi
Last recorded21,107 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Golf23,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ72 ZTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 21,107 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 20,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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AJ72 ZTE is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2023 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,915 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 AJ72 ZTE, 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 3 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ72 ZTE?

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What year was AJ72 ZTE registered?

AJ72 ZTE is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2023.

Is AJ72 ZTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ72 ZTE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ72 ZTE have outstanding finance?

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