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38 EL

2019 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,791 mi
Last recorded76,791 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen Golf35,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 EL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 61,124 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 41,822 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 21,867 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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38 EL is a 2019 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 38 EL, 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 38 EL registered?

38 EL is a 2019 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 August 2019.

Is 38 EL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 EL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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