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F3 HGB

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,753 mi
Last recorded59,753 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 HGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 59,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 59,716 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 125,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 125,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 50,593 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 44,079 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 44,079 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 113,006 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 33,152 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 95,795 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 81,225 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,019 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,938 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 26,742 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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F3 HGB is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F3 HGB, 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 F3 HGB registered?

F3 HGB is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 October 2020.

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