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AR65 ELL

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,093 mi
Last recorded50,093 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR65 ELL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 50,093 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 45,799 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 39,823 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jul 2024 39,776 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads worn to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2023 33,534 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 29,157 miles

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

o/s/f tyre and rear tyres have cuts in tread

Fail 31 Jan 2023 29,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre and rear tyres have cuts in tread

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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AR65 ELL is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AR65 ELL, 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.

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What year was AR65 ELL registered?

AR65 ELL is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2020.

Is AR65 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR65 ELL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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