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SM69 OGA

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,230 mi
Last recorded34,230 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM69 OGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 34,230 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 34,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 26,223 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 18,368 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 9,726 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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SM69 OGA is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 SM69 OGA, 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 SM69 OGA?

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What year was SM69 OGA registered?

SM69 OGA is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2020.

Is SM69 OGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM69 OGA 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 SM69 OGA have outstanding finance?

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