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VE69 XML

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,864 mi
Last recorded62,864 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE69 XML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 62,864 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 62,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 58,269 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen, outside of Zone A, not greater than 40mm and not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower control arm rear bush perished and starting to split, but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower control arm rear bush perished and starting to split, but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 55,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to check centre and offside rear seat belts due to seats down

Pass 6 Feb 2024 45,119 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 31,726 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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VE69 XML is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE69 XML, 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 VE69 XML registered?

VE69 XML is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 2020.

Is VE69 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE69 XML shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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