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GG08 AUG

2022 Volkswagen Golf

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,290 mi
Last recorded39,290 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2022 Volkswagen Golf26,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG08 AUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2022
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 39,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 70,007 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 37,950 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 37,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,965 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 67,965 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 64,357 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 60,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,592 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 56,592 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 48,354 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 42,067 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 34,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 27,187 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 24,795 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

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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GG08 AUG is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,498cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2022 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 26,159 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 GG08 AUG, 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 4 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GG08 AUG is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2022.

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