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DYC 1E

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,318 mi
Last recorded35,318 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYC 1E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 35,318 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 75,523 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 33,487 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 74,425 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 31,220 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 28,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,601 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,045 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,169 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,125 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 69,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 67,815 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 62,349 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 62,349 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,753 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 56,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,204 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 52,202 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,558 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,454 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,452 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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DYC 1E is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DYC 1E, 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 DYC 1E registered?

DYC 1E is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 2020.

Is DYC 1E safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYC 1E shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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