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A1 GAL

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,644 mi
Last recorded23,644 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 23,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 19,958 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 19,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 15,317 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam removed from swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 11,818 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 11,818 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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A1 GAL is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Silver. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A1 GAL, 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 0 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A1 GAL registered?

A1 GAL is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2026.

Is A1 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 GAL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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