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B3 XXO

2021 Volkswagen Golf

Black Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,162 mi
Last recorded53,162 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 XXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 53,162 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 106,182 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 106,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2025 48,221 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 94,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 94,800 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 42,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 83,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 64,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle sticking

Fail 2 Feb 2021 58,106 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer door handle sticking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 52,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2019 42,224 miles

front pads low

Pass 5 Feb 2018 26,542 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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B3 XXO is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in Black. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B3 XXO, 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 B3 XXO registered?

B3 XXO is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2021.

Is B3 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 XXO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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