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MU55 PAM

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,385 mi
Last recorded118,385 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU55 PAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 118,385 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 109,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven brake pad wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 109,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven brake pad wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 99,167 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 99,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 87,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,299 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 78,299 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 71,982 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 68,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges (both)

Pass 18 Jan 2019 59,241 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 48,227 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,764 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 27,760 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall no cords visible

Fail 29 Dec 2015 27,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall no cords visible

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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MU55 PAM is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Grey. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MU55 PAM, 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 0 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MU55 PAM is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2026.

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