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J2 HBV

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,570 mi
Last recorded38,570 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 HBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 38,570 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 32,852 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm also wearing edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 30,087 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 25,771 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 25,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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J2 HBV is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J2 HBV, 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 J2 HBV registered?

J2 HBV is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2020.

Is J2 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 HBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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