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C5 JTX

2021 Volkswagen Golf

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,169 mi
Last recorded30,169 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 30,169 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 30,169 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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 59,388 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 21,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2024 49,836 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 41,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to front joint has a stud missing but is still secure at present but may need attention in the near future (6.1.2 (a))

Rear metal brake pipe is secured with jubilee clips which are not the original fixings

Fail 21 Oct 2023 41,539 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing has a missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to front joint has a stud missing but is still secure at present but may need attention in the near future (6.1.2 (a))

Rear metal brake pipe is secured with jubilee clips which are not the original fixings

Pass 26 Oct 2022 36,501 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 33,146 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 30,712 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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C5 JTX is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C5 JTX, 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 C5 JTX registered?

C5 JTX is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 November 2021.

Is C5 JTX safe to buy?

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