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T24 PTN

2020 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,449 mi
Last recorded38,449 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT24 PTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 38,449 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 38,448 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2025 84,941 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 84,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2025 35,315 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,138 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 69,091 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2024 28,827 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 54,725 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 19,339 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 14,086 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 47,521 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 41,146 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 32,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 21,637 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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T24 PTN is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T24 PTN, 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 T24 PTN registered?

T24 PTN is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2020.

Is T24 PTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T24 PTN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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