2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FG15 TJZ
2015 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 75,998 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG15 TJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 75,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FG15 TJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Golf (FG15 TJZ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FG15 TJZ Mileage History
- 02/03/202353,162 mi
- 26/03/202459,615 mi+6,453 mi
- 21/03/202568,398 mi+8,783 mi
- 10/03/202675,997 mi+7,599 mi
- 10/03/202675,998 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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