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W1 SMJ

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Black Electric
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,585 mi
Last recorded17,585 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 SMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 17,585 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 14,601 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 11,578 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 8,110 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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W1 SMJ 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 W1 SMJ, 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 W1 SMJ registered?

W1 SMJ is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2026.

Is W1 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 SMJ 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 W1 SMJ have outstanding finance?

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