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EM11 JOY

2021 Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-a

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,284 mi
Last recorded51,284 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-a28,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM11 JOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf Life Etsi S-a
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 51,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 38,817 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 38,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 142,212 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 142,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 33,466 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 124,963 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 109,949 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 109,949 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 94,949 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 80,568 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 80,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 68,095 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 41,177 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,817 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-a?

Based on 14,041 MOT tests across 5,599 vehicles.

92.5%
Pass Rate
6,750
Miles/Year
5,599
On UK Roads
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EM11 JOY is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-a in Grey with a 1,498cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 28,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was EM11 JOY registered?

EM11 JOY is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-a, first registered on 17 September 2021.

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