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ST20 DOJ

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,936 mi
Last recorded45,936 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST20 DOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 45,936 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2026 45,935 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tread age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2025 37,700 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2024 32,414 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 32,412 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 23,159 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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ST20 DOJ is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc 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 ST20 DOJ, 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 ST20 DOJ registered?

ST20 DOJ is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2020.

Is ST20 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST20 DOJ 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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