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J70 SNM

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,682 mi
Last recorded130,682 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 SNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 130,682 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 130,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 123,566 miles

Front brake discs inner face corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated to shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake relay lever on caliper stiff to move

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 121,547 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 121,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 120,113 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 118,741 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 106,496 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit / bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 97,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc to shaft (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel lever on caliper cable not moving (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit / bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,732 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 85,004 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,252 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,349 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,635 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,449 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,769 miles

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

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

wheel alignment should be checked

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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J70 SNM is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Black. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J70 SNM, 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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J70 SNM is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 2026.

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