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YX51 ALX

2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,934 mi
Last recorded70,934 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 ALX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 70,934 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 70,873 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 67,046 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 60,401 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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YX51 ALX is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX51 ALX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YX51 ALX registered?

YX51 ALX is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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