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A20 LXW

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,239 mi
Last recorded62,239 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 LXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 62,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 55,766 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge 225/40r18

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

engine oil low

Fail 18 Jul 2024 55,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge 225/40r18

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 17 Jul 2023 47,630 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 37,786 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 23,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 20,763 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 17,286 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 LXW is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 48,547 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 LXW, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A20 LXW registered?

A20 LXW is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is A20 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 LXW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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