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AR15 ALY

2020 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,782 mi
Last recorded25,782 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR15 ALY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 25,782 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 98,785 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2024 20,845 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2024 86,718 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 14,908 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 72,059 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 59,101 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 53,056 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,101 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 39,865 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 39,865 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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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AR15 ALY is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AR15 ALY, 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 AR15 ALY?

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What year was AR15 ALY registered?

AR15 ALY is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2020.

Is AR15 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR15 ALY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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