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M17 PWN

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,048 mi
Last recorded96,048 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 PWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 96,048 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 96,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,137 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 65,717 miles

Various underbody trims damaged.

Fail 16 Jul 2025 65,717 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Various underbody trims damaged.

Pass 2 May 2025 93,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2025 93,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear-most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear-most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 28,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 90,467 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 20,502 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 86,633 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 86,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,361 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 76,630 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 73,908 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,536 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,617 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 55,809 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,626 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,951 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,143 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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M17 PWN is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M17 PWN, 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 M17 PWN registered?

M17 PWN is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 2020.

Is M17 PWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 PWN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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