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AZ 8466

2021 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,645 mi
Last recorded40,645 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAZ 8466
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,981cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 40,645 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 40,643 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,804 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 43,203 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 26,064 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 38,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 12,878 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 33,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 25,471 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure Underside of bonnet sound deadening (8.1.1 (b) (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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AZ 8466 is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AZ 8466, 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

How do I check the history of AZ 8466?

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What year was AZ 8466 registered?

AZ 8466 is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2021.

Is AZ 8466 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AZ 8466 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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