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R23 RYS

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,797 mi
Last recorded99,797 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 RYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 99,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 93,108 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 75,326 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 87,870 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 50,751 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 75,292 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 16,354 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 70,790 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 65,886 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 60,413 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,717 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 47,123 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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R23 RYS is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R23 RYS, 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 R23 RYS registered?

R23 RYS is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2020.

Is R23 RYS safe to buy?

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