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V31 DAT

2022 Volkswagen Golf

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,557 mi
Last recorded16,557 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2022 Volkswagen Golf26,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 DAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2022
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 16,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Mar 2026 16,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Apr 2025 12,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 41,389 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 38,747 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 35,585 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 31,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 27,972 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 24,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres starting to crack with age

Pass 5 Mar 2019 20,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 17,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 15,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 12,689 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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V31 DAT is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,332cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V31 DAT, 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 V31 DAT registered?

V31 DAT is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2022.

Is V31 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V31 DAT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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