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BL11 ZAD

2021 Volkswagen Golf

Black Electric diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,467 mi
Last recorded62,467 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 ZAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 62,467 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2026 107,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 55,756 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,154 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 79,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 42,099 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,497 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 45,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm [legal limit 1.6mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 38,015 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 28,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 15,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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BL11 ZAD is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,995cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL11 ZAD, 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 BL11 ZAD registered?

BL11 ZAD is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2021.

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