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GX70 WTR

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,374 mi
Last recorded50,374 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX70 WTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 50,374 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 50,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 38,056 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR an OSR inner and outer brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 38,056 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR an OSR inner and outer brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 30,616 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 22,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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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GX70 WTR is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX70 WTR, 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 GX70 WTR registered?

GX70 WTR is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2020.

Is GX70 WTR safe to buy?

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