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PJ20 HVY

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,320 mi
Last recorded48,320 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ20 HVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 48,320 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 48,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut on the inner edge exposing cords and badly worn inner edge exposing cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge recommend replacing soon 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 39,221 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts are feathering on the inner edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 31,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm worn inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 22,329 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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PJ20 HVY is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 PJ20 HVY, 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 PJ20 HVY registered?

PJ20 HVY is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2020.

Is PJ20 HVY safe to buy?

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