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BJ20 UPN

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,374 mi
Last recorded21,374 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ20 UPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 21,374 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 9,201 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 7,787 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 7,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 5,519 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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BJ20 UPN is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 BJ20 UPN, 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 BJ20 UPN?

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What year was BJ20 UPN registered?

BJ20 UPN is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2020.

Is BJ20 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ20 UPN 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 BJ20 UPN have outstanding finance?

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