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W26 PAD

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,594 mi
Last recorded147,594 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 PAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 147,594 miles

Axel showing signs of corrosion not excessive (Age related)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 142,272 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 142,272 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 129,937 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 129,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2022 117,582 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 101,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 89,725 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 76,173 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 62,187 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 49,300 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside of tread

Pass 19 May 2016 35,890 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 26,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 26,424 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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W26 PAD is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Black. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W26 PAD, 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 W26 PAD registered?

W26 PAD is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 2026.

Is W26 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W26 PAD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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