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2018 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,514 mi
Last recorded23,514 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 KY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 23,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 19,659 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 16,613 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 14,267 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 12,138 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 10,248 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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20 KY is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,743 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 20 KY, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 20 KY registered?

20 KY is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 2018.

Is 20 KY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 KY shows 6 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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