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R40 FKU

2015 Volkswagen Golf R

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,716 mi
Last recorded70,716 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf R54,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 FKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 70,716 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 70,674 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 67,789 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 61,376 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,709 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
6,210
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads
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R40 FKU is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf R in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Golf R models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 54,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volkswagen Golf R typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Golf R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R40 FKU?

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What year was R40 FKU registered?

R40 FKU is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf R, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is R40 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 FKU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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