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JO06 RUS

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,477 mi
Last recorded29,477 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO06 RUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 29,477 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER COVERS

Pass 20 Jun 2025 21,483 miles

Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 65,642 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Fail 10 Jun 2025 21,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 16,347 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 59,008 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING SMOOTH (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 19 Dec 2023 15,070 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2023 53,559 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 48,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 43,822 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 40,891 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 36,556 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of some under body components

Pass 15 Jun 2018 31,948 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 25,487 miles

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

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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JO06 RUS is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 JO06 RUS, 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 JO06 RUS registered?

JO06 RUS is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2020.

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