2015 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · R40 CAR
2015 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2015. Recorded mileage 56,723 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R40 CAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 56,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R40 CAR Mileage History
- 21/06/202350,088 mi
- 13/06/202452,539 mi+2,451 mi
- 19/06/202554,660 mi+2,121 mi
- 16/06/202656,723 mi+2,063 mi
- 16/06/202656,723 mi
Average of roughly 2,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R40 CAR 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 (R40 CAR) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (”.
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