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E18 CLY

2025 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,908 mi
Last recorded143,908 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 CLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2025
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 143,908 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 143,352 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 128,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 110,600 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 86,430 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,010 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 76,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 76,924 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 75,397 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 75,397 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,351 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,233 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 60,233 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,978 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,073 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 36,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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E18 CLY is a 2025 Volkswagen Golf in Grey. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E18 CLY, 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 1 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E18 CLY registered?

E18 CLY is a 2025 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2025.

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