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AO20 EAF

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,636 mi
Last recorded42,636 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO20 EAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 42,636 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer sidewall perished badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 40,021 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 40,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 37,451 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 31,762 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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AO20 EAF is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AO20 EAF, 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 AO20 EAF?

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What year was AO20 EAF registered?

AO20 EAF is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2020.

Is AO20 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO20 EAF 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.

Does AO20 EAF have outstanding finance?

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