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GJ20 LZO

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,074 mi
Last recorded49,074 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ20 LZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 49,074 miles

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

windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 10 Jul 2024 39,381 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 28,271 miles

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

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

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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GJ20 LZO is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ20 LZO, 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 GJ20 LZO registered?

GJ20 LZO is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 July 2020.

Is GJ20 LZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ20 LZO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ20 LZO have outstanding finance?

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