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VK72 XAO

2022 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,498 mi
Last recorded18,498 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2022 Volkswagen Golf26,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK72 XAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 18,498 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 18,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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VK72 XAO is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK72 XAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK72 XAO registered?

VK72 XAO is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2022.

Is VK72 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK72 XAO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK72 XAO have outstanding finance?

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