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AK20 PVX

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,093 mi
Last recorded16,093 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK20 PVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 16,093 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 12,595 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 12,595 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 30 Aug 2023 10,785 miles

tpms lamp on

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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AK20 PVX is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK20 PVX, 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 AK20 PVX?

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What year was AK20 PVX registered?

AK20 PVX is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2020.

Is AK20 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK20 PVX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK20 PVX have outstanding finance?

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