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GD21 TYA

2021 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,670 mi
Last recorded62,670 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf30,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD21 TYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 62,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 62,657 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 47,536 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside 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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GD21 TYA is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD21 TYA, 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 GD21 TYA registered?

GD21 TYA is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2021.

Is GD21 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD21 TYA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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