2015 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RJ65 POA
2015 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 149,687 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ65 POA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 149,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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RJ65 POA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Golf (RJ65 POA) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
RJ65 POA Mileage History
- 28/09/2022110,808 mi
- 09/10/2023127,717 mi+16,909 mi
- 27/09/2024141,133 mi+13,416 mi
- 09/10/2025149,687 mi+8,554 mi
Average of roughly 12,830 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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