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R521 MEC

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,188 mi
Last recorded74,188 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 MEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 74,188 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 74,178 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 70,759 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 70,757 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 65,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,543 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,162 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,867 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,089 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,837 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,934 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,325 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,198 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,295 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,069 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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R521 MEC is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Black. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R521 MEC, 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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What year was R521 MEC registered?

R521 MEC is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2026.

Is R521 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 MEC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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