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KR03 MCD

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,494 mi
Last recorded58,494 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 MCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 58,494 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2026 58,606 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2025 110,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 110,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 51,624 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,992 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 38,657 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 100,561 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 27,542 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 27,360 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,691 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view At rear view mirror area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,159 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 87,159 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,232 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 63,475 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 63,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,345 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,939 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 45,939 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,016 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 27,144 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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KR03 MCD is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KR03 MCD, 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 KR03 MCD registered?

KR03 MCD is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 2020.

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