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188 SJM

2019 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,019 mi
Last recorded27,019 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen Golf35,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration188 SJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 27,019 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 27,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2025 21,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 21,138 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 16,876 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 16,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 13,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 10,120 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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188 SJM is a 2019 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 35,288 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 188 SJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 7 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 188 SJM registered?

188 SJM is a 2019 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2019.

Is 188 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 188 SJM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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