2015 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · J2 JLH
2015 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 87,307 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J2 JLH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 87,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J2 JLH 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 (J2 JLH) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”.
J2 JLH Mileage History
- 25/04/202373,924 mi
- 13/05/202477,258 mi+3,334 mi
- 14/05/202477,258 mi
- 15/05/202582,929 mi+5,671 mi
- 14/05/202687,307 mi+4,378 mi
Average of roughly 4,384 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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