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S31 MEL

2022 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,915 mi
Last recorded12,915 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2022 Volkswagen Golf26,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 MEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 12,915 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2025 121,590 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 10,139 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 115,796 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 109,633 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 103,333 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,722 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,227 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,019 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 81,731 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,684 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 61,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,451 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 41,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2013 32,063 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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S31 MEL is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2022 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 26,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S31 MEL, 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 4 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S31 MEL registered?

S31 MEL is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2022.

Is S31 MEL safe to buy?

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