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Y5 MSJ

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Green Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,554 mi
Last recorded31,554 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 MSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 31,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 28,700 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 25,517 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 22,056 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 22,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 19,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 15,881 miles

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

under covers

Pass 25 Sep 2019 13,350 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 9,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 6,771 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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Y5 MSJ is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Green. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y5 MSJ, 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 Y5 MSJ registered?

Y5 MSJ is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 2026.

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