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AM59 MLY

2021 Volkswagen Golf

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

216,177 mi
Last recorded216,177 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 MLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 216,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread remaining

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 211,754 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 207,130 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 200,802 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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AM59 MLY is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM59 MLY, 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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How do I check the history of AM59 MLY?

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What year was AM59 MLY registered?

AM59 MLY is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2021.

Is AM59 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM59 MLY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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