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EL05 MUM

2021 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,206 mi
Last recorded32,206 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL05 MUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 32,206 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 91,308 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 25,638 miles

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

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

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 16 Dec 2024 80,164 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 68,627 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 52,874 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 37,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 37,961 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 29,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread recorded @2mm 225/40/R18 92Y Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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EL05 MUM is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EL05 MUM, 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 EL05 MUM registered?

EL05 MUM is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2021.

Is EL05 MUM safe to buy?

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