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J21 THM

2022 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,665 mi
Last recorded132,665 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2022 Volkswagen Golf26,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 THM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 132,665 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 1 Oct 2024 105,696 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 81,552 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,334 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 61,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 59,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 57,885 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 53,459 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 44,514 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 44,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 34,643 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 27,192 miles

rev limiter fitted, no emissions taken.

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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J21 THM is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf in Grey. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J21 THM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J21 THM registered?

J21 THM is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 2022.

Is J21 THM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 THM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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