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V5 DRP

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,263 mi
Last recorded76,263 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 DRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 76,263 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 76,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake pad warning light on the dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides, inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 49,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 35,226 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 20,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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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V5 DRP is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc 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 V5 DRP, 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 V5 DRP registered?

V5 DRP is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2020.

Is V5 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 DRP 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.

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