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EM04 JJJ

2021 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,593 mi
Last recorded68,593 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM04 JJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 68,593 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 110,775 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 53,392 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 103,078 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 38,348 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 96,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,935 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 84,719 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,039 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,327 miles

Rear Tyres Slightly Cracking On Sidewalls and Tread.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,059 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,679 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,392 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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EM04 JJJ is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EM04 JJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EM04 JJJ registered?

EM04 JJJ is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 2021.

Is EM04 JJJ safe to buy?

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