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J29 DRO

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,982 mi
Last recorded57,982 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 DRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 57,982 miles

Offside Rear Light unit cracked/broken

Pass 16 Sep 2025 85,508 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 45,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,663 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 23,709 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 64,429 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 7,767 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,268 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 58,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 54,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 51,451 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 47,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,308 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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J29 DRO is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 J29 DRO, 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 J29 DRO registered?

J29 DRO is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2020.

Is J29 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J29 DRO 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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