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D38 MAF

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,121 mi
Last recorded45,121 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD38 MAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 45,121 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 40,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 102,376 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 30,114 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 94,688 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 23,474 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 87,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 20,686 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 81,546 miles

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))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,870 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 60,777 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 60,684 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,886 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

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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D38 MAF is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 D38 MAF, 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

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What year was D38 MAF registered?

D38 MAF is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2020.

Is D38 MAF safe to buy?

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