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AL51 TCH

2021 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,864 mi
Last recorded44,864 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 TCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 44,864 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 44,807 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 145,907 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 123,446 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 98,624 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,843 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 84,744 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 61,839 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,444 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 53,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre very close to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,520 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 44,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 37,377 miles

Airbag Fault

Fail 10 Aug 2012 37,377 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Airbag Fault

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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AL51 TCH is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AL51 TCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL51 TCH registered?

AL51 TCH is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2021.

Is AL51 TCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 TCH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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