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BB08 EMM

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,707 mi
Last recorded23,707 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB08 EMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 23,707 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 20,330 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 147,335 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front x 2 Tyres started wearing uneven on inner tread

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear x 2 Brake back plates corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2025 147,335 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front x 2 Tyres started wearing uneven on inner tread

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear x 2 Brake back plates corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 17,576 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 138,401 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 13,787 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 123,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 108,401 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 91,964 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 83,412 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,945 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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BB08 EMM is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BB08 EMM, 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 BB08 EMM registered?

BB08 EMM is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2020.

Is BB08 EMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB08 EMM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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