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RV20 ZFC

2020 Volkswagen Golf

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,576 mi
Last recorded48,576 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV20 ZFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 48,576 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 43,027 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 38,988 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 38,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 28,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 28,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 ZFC is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFC, 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 RV20 ZFC registered?

RV20 ZFC is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2020.

Is RV20 ZFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV20 ZFC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV20 ZFC have outstanding finance?

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