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E3 LKP

2018 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests31 (28 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.3%

Mileage

105,998 mi
Last recorded105,998 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 LKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

28 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 105,998 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil [both side] (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2026 73,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2025 98,755 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 51,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ARE VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 51,497 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 128,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 85,841 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 41,123 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 119,908 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 71,362 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 71,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2023 21,192 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 113,905 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 19,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 59,383 miles

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate loose

Pass 12 Mar 2022 100,298 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 15,207 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 May 2021 48,815 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

front and rear discs worn and corroded

under body shields fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2021 96,282 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,001 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 92,716 miles

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,768 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,508 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,058 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,216 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 41,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,573 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 24,095 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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E3 LKP is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Blue. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.3%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,743 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E3 LKP, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E3 LKP registered?

E3 LKP is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 2018.

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The MOT history for E3 LKP shows 31 tests with a 90.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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