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SGZ 5207

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,303 mi
Last recorded18,303 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGZ 5207
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 18,303 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 14,912 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 14,822 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 14,816 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O/S/R tyre incorrect (5.2.3 (b))

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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SGZ 5207 is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SGZ 5207, 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

How do I check the history of SGZ 5207?

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What year was SGZ 5207 registered?

SGZ 5207 is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2020.

Is SGZ 5207 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGZ 5207 shows 4 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 SGZ 5207 have outstanding finance?

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