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J29 SRN

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,249 mi
Last recorded66,249 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 SRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 66,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2026 58,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 59,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 50,603 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 42,868 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 32,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023
Fail 30 Mar 2023

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 20,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 18,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 14,665 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 SRN is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J29 SRN, 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 J29 SRN registered?

J29 SRN is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2020.

Is J29 SRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J29 SRN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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