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J300 DRE

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,338 mi
Last recorded73,338 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 DRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 73,338 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2025 71,141 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2024 66,413 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2023 61,097 miles

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2023 61,094 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2022 55,971 miles

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2021 50,854 miles

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 1 May 2020 46,870 miles

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,485 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,629 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 26,264 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,576 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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J300 DRE is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Red. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J300 DRE, 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 J300 DRE registered?

J300 DRE is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 2026.

Is J300 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J300 DRE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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