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242 ADG

2019 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,001 mi
Last recorded36,001 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen Golf35,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration242 ADG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 36,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 32,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 26,998 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 26,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 22,171 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 14,997 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 14,997 miles

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

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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242 ADG is a 2019 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 242 ADG, 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.

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What year was 242 ADG registered?

242 ADG is a 2019 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2019.

Is 242 ADG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 242 ADG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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