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CA52 ONE

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,199 mi
Last recorded76,199 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 ONE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 76,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 125,289 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 125,269 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 69,426 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 69,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of the two arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2024 112,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jul 2024 60,055 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 103,039 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 46,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 95,966 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 89,610 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,039 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 83,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 79,724 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 79,600 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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 76,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,476 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,502 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 52,267 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,613 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 42,589 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,581 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,967 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 20,721 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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CA52 ONE is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CA52 ONE, 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 CA52 ONE registered?

CA52 ONE is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2020.

Is CA52 ONE safe to buy?

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