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L88 YEA

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,472 mi
Last recorded42,472 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 YEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 42,472 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 41,983 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 33,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 33,609 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 23,953 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 29,172 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 16,902 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 22,038 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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L88 YEA is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L88 YEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L88 YEA?

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What year was L88 YEA registered?

L88 YEA is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 2020.

Is L88 YEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 YEA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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