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E808 JAY

2021 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,531 mi
Last recorded29,531 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE808 JAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 29,531 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 29,275 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 82,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 78,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 23,269 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 75,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 71,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 66,268 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 63,637 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 61,570 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 57,634 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,799 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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E808 JAY is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,332cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E808 JAY, 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 E808 JAY registered?

E808 JAY is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2021.

Is E808 JAY safe to buy?

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