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R3 VLH

2022 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,592 mi
Last recorded151,592 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2022 Volkswagen Golf26,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 VLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2022
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 151,592 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 9 Dec 2025 13,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 149,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 145,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 140,060 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 135,345 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 132,027 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 128,684 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 125,289 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished and starting to split

Fail 21 Aug 2018 125,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate rattles

both front flexi brake hoses perished and starting to split

oily residue from oil feed to turbo from block

Pass 24 Aug 2017 116,608 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 110,860 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 110,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 106,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 104,861 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 104,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 93,129 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 80,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,999 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 73,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,220 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,811 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 45,163 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 45,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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R3 VLH is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R3 VLH, 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 R3 VLH registered?

R3 VLH is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2022.

Is R3 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 VLH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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