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AF70 MDE

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,910 mi
Last recorded82,910 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF70 MDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 82,910 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 65,431 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 53,919 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 38,043 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 38,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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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AF70 MDE is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 30,972 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 AF70 MDE, 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 6 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 AF70 MDE?

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What year was AF70 MDE registered?

AF70 MDE is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 October 2020.

Is AF70 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF70 MDE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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