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LJ20 DTZ

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2620cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,699 mi
Last recorded42,699 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ20 DTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,620cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 42,699 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 36,334 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 36,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 27,148 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 18,975 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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LJ20 DTZ is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,620cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ20 DTZ, 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 LJ20 DTZ registered?

LJ20 DTZ is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2020.

Is LJ20 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ20 DTZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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