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A20 LBL

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,767 mi
Last recorded20,767 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 20,767 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 20,243 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 19,452 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 18,779 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 17,618 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 17,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 16,892 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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A20 LBL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A20 LBL, 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

How do I check the history of A20 LBL?

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What year was A20 LBL registered?

A20 LBL is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is A20 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 LBL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A20 LBL have outstanding finance?

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