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SAM 781Y

2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Red Other 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,241 mi
Last recorded58,241 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 781Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 58,241 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 55,972 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 53,628 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 50,602 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 46,902 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,808 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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SAM 781Y is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Red with a 1,984cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAM 781Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SAM 781Y registered?

SAM 781Y is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 12 June 2015.

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