2023 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · WR73 FTE
2023 Volkswagen Golf (1.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2023. Recorded mileage 20,943 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR73 FTE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 20,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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WR73 FTE MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2023 Volkswagen Golf (WR73 FTE) between September 2026 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WR73 FTE Mileage History
- 29/09/202620,943 mi
- 29/09/202620,943 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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