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DA20 HWD

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,746 mi
Last recorded78,746 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA20 HWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 78,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 78,745 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Large Clip missing from Gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 65,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 53,450 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 53,449 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 36,888 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 36,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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DA20 HWD 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 57.1%.

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 DA20 HWD, 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 DA20 HWD registered?

DA20 HWD is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2020.

Is DA20 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA20 HWD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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