2021 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · NG21 UVV
2021 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 15,877 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG21 UVV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 15,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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NG21 UVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Volkswagen Golf (NG21 UVV) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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.
NG21 UVV Mileage History
- 21/05/202412,311 mi
- 08/05/202515,877 mi+3,566 mi
Average of roughly 3,702 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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