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W21 TAY

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,495 mi
Last recorded86,495 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 TAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 86,495 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 86,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 68,315 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 52,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 37,845 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 37,845 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 19,980 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 16,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (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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W21 TAY is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Black. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W21 TAY, 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.

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What year was W21 TAY registered?

W21 TAY is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2026.

Is W21 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W21 TAY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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