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K20 GDY

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,196 mi
Last recorded31,196 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 GDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 31,196 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 22,095 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 22,095 miles

Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Lower Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 17,612 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 17,612 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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K20 GDY 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 60%.

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 K20 GDY, 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 K20 GDY registered?

K20 GDY is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is K20 GDY safe to buy?

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