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HJ20 TVV

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,905 mi
Last recorded55,905 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ20 TVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 55,905 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 39,978 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))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 39,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 26,913 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 26,890 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 21,857 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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HJ20 TVV is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HJ20 TVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ20 TVV registered?

HJ20 TVV is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2020.

Is HJ20 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ20 TVV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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