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LS20 FNM

2020 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,107 mi
Last recorded98,107 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS20 FNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 98,107 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 78,457 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 20 Mar 2024 62,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 47,851 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 47,758 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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LS20 FNM is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS20 FNM, 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

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What year was LS20 FNM registered?

LS20 FNM is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 2020.

Is LS20 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS20 FNM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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