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S44 LXN

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,524 mi
Last recorded105,524 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 LXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 105,524 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 88,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 88,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 45,453 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 45,453 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 25,978 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 21,561 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 15,850 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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S44 LXN is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S44 LXN, 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 S44 LXN registered?

S44 LXN is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 2020.

Is S44 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 LXN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S44 LXN have outstanding finance?

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