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MJ72 PGX

2022 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,075 mi
Last recorded53,075 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2022 Volkswagen Golf26,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ72 PGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 53,075 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 53,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 37,205 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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MJ72 PGX is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ72 PGX, 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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What year was MJ72 PGX registered?

MJ72 PGX is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2022.

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The MOT history for MJ72 PGX 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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