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AO02 ALE

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,226 mi
Last recorded13,226 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ALE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 13,226 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 10,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 8,899 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 7,287 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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AO02 ALE 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 AO02 ALE, 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

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What year was AO02 ALE registered?

AO02 ALE is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2020.

Is AO02 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 ALE 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.

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