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SL20 AFJ

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,847 mi
Last recorded77,847 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL20 AFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 77,847 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 77,847 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 72,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 60,095 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 50,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 50,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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SL20 AFJ is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 SL20 AFJ, 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 SL20 AFJ registered?

SL20 AFJ is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2020.

Is SL20 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL20 AFJ 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.

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