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B1 SGN

2021 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,607 mi
Last recorded64,607 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 SGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 64,607 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2026 64,586 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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 2 Jun 2025 65,991 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 53,022 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 48,274 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 57,488 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 47,725 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 38,099 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 30,434 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 30,434 miles

Registration plate insecure Front & Rear (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 26,369 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 26,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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B1 SGN is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B1 SGN, 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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What year was B1 SGN registered?

B1 SGN is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2021.

Is B1 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 SGN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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