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A20 HYJ

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,142 mi
Last recorded56,142 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 HYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 56,142 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 52,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 48,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look to be wearing a little lower then outers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 45,087 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 41,819 miles

Offside Front tyre low tread

under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2021 41,819 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Offside Front tyre low tread

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,941 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 38,941 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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A20 HYJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A20 HYJ, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 HYJ registered?

A20 HYJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 October 2017.

Is A20 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 HYJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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