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LW11 BAR

2020 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,051 mi
Last recorded54,051 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW11 BAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 54,051 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 50,385 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 45,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 36,360 miles

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 17 Aug 2022 28,760 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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LW11 BAR is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LW11 BAR, 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 LW11 BAR registered?

LW11 BAR is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 2020.

Is LW11 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW11 BAR shows 5 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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