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RO05 RWS

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,033 mi
Last recorded74,033 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 RWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,033 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 61,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Dec 2023 47,251 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 32,750 miles

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

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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RO05 RWS is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Black. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO05 RWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO05 RWS registered?

RO05 RWS is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 2026.

Is RO05 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO05 RWS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO05 RWS have outstanding finance?

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