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R55 AMY

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,190 mi
Last recorded60,190 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 AMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 60,190 miles

Coolant leak ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

both rear wheels welded

front brake pad wear wire damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2024 52,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear road wheel welded

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 40,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 40,389 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 32,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 26,174 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 19,474 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 19,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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R55 AMY is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Blue. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R55 AMY, 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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R55 AMY is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 2026.

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