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SM69 YBC

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,319 mi
Last recorded45,319 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM69 YBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 45,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 45,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 39,075 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 31,085 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 31,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 24,762 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged o/s and n/s (stepped) (5.2.3 (d) (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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SM69 YBC is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SM69 YBC, 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 SM69 YBC registered?

SM69 YBC is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 February 2020.

Is SM69 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM69 YBC 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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