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HJ20 XEV

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,227 mi
Last recorded50,227 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ20 XEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 50,227 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2025 31,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 26 Jun 2025 31,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted.

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 XEV is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 HJ20 XEV, 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 HJ20 XEV registered?

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

Is HJ20 XEV safe to buy?

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