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RV20 VVM

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,963 mi
Last recorded73,963 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV20 VVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 73,963 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 64,617 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2024 47,216 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 47,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 26,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 0mm On Inner Edge Cords Nearly Showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 0mm On Inner Edge Cords Nearly Showing (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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RV20 VVM is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 RV20 VVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV20 VVM registered?

RV20 VVM is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2020.

Is RV20 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV20 VVM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV20 VVM have outstanding finance?

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