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R88 CPG

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,500 mi
Last recorded52,500 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 CPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 52,500 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 48,009 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 47,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 May 2024 41,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 35,665 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

Fail 7 Jun 2023 35,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 24,217 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 20,045 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 20,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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R88 CPG is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Grey. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R88 CPG, 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 R88 CPG registered?

R88 CPG is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 2026.

Is R88 CPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 CPG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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