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H17 SLL

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,423 mi
Last recorded50,423 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 SLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 50,423 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 48,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 47,147 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 45,268 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 40,570 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 42,940 miles

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

Offside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 7 Feb 2023 36,521 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 37,904 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 32,335 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2022 32,333 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 30,174 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 26,738 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 19,321 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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H17 SLL is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 H17 SLL, 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 H17 SLL registered?

H17 SLL is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2020.

Is H17 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 SLL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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