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EL15 MET

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,148 mi
Last recorded69,148 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL15 MET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 69,148 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 74,218 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 56,522 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 57,290 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 9 Dec 2024 72,843 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))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 43,369 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 62,287 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 31,050 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 31,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked.225/45 R18 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked.255/40 R18 99Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked.225/45 R18 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked.255/40 R18 99Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF&OSF tyre bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 53,081 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2021 43,747 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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EL15 MET is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EL15 MET, 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 EL15 MET registered?

EL15 MET is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2020.

Is EL15 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL15 MET shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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