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ET03 EET

2021 Volkswagen Golf

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,461 mi
Last recorded52,461 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 EET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 52,461 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2026 118,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 118,776 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,561 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 44,561 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 101,714 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 33,811 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 88,934 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 73,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,492 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,794 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,532 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 49,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,364 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,999 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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ET03 EET is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET03 EET, 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 ET03 EET registered?

ET03 EET is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 2021.

Is ET03 EET safe to buy?

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