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GD15 RFE

2015 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,181 mi
Last recorded36,181 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf53,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD15 RFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 36,181 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 36,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 35,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Pads on 3mm

Offside Rear Pads on 3mm

Pass 17 Aug 2023 33,188 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 29,317 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 25,190 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 23,043 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 20,888 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 18,144 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 18,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (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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GD15 RFE is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 53,423 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 GD15 RFE, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GD15 RFE registered?

GD15 RFE is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2015.

Is GD15 RFE safe to buy?

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