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AF70 SHV

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,485 mi
Last recorded89,485 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF70 SHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 89,485 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 80,250 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 72,014 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 64,342 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 SHV is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AF70 SHV, 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 SHV?

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What year was AF70 SHV registered?

AF70 SHV is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2020.

Is AF70 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF70 SHV shows 4 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 AF70 SHV have outstanding finance?

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