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L11 DCK

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Red Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,433 mi
Last recorded83,433 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 DCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 83,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding parkbrake lever stuck on position on cailper (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake discs has corrosion and worn

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has corrosion and worn

Rear exhaust loose on connection

Pass 13 Jan 2026 60,023 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 78,854 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 78,821 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 44,675 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 73,206 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 28,868 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,000 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 69,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 62,998 miles

Both headlights lenses deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,855 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 49,295 miles

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 42,991 miles

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2015 39,770 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill & inner wheel arch covers

Fail 25 Jul 2014 37,242 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill & inner wheel arch covers

Pass 15 Jun 2013 32,708 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 27,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal warning light on

Pass 21 May 2010 27,460 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 22,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,209 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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L11 DCK is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Red. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L11 DCK, 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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L11 DCK is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 2020.

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