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JO53 GGS

2022 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,358 mi
Last recorded87,358 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2022 Volkswagen Golf26,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO53 GGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 87,358 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 87,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 79,853 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,783 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 50,499 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 41,099 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 29,555 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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JO53 GGS is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf in Grey. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JO53 GGS, 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

How do I check the history of JO53 GGS?

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What year was JO53 GGS registered?

JO53 GGS is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 2022.

Is JO53 GGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO53 GGS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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