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NL70 GXZ

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,138 mi
Last recorded87,138 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL70 GXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 87,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs, inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 74,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 74,966 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 64,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 48,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm ,inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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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NL70 GXZ is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 NL70 GXZ, 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 NL70 GXZ registered?

NL70 GXZ is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 September 2020.

Is NL70 GXZ safe to buy?

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