2015 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · R5 OBU
2015 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 151,677 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R5 OBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 151,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
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R5 OBU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Golf (R5 OBU) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on inside edge of tread 225x50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
R5 OBU Mileage History
- 28/03/2024138,939 mi
- 28/03/2024138,939 mi
- 28/03/2025145,464 mi+6,525 mi
- 27/03/2026151,676 mi+6,212 mi
- 27/03/2026151,677 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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