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J80 DMW

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,526 mi
Last recorded81,526 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 DMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,526 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front suspension lower arms rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Very slight bind on n/s rear brake felt by hand.

Pass 29 Jan 2026 52,170 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 46,947 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 72,634 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 37,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 28,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,579 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2 -3 mm

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,917 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 49,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm also bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,640 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 34,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 26,038 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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J80 DMW is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J80 DMW, 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 J80 DMW registered?

J80 DMW is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2020.

Is J80 DMW safe to buy?

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