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W30 JAD

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Electric diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,322 mi
Last recorded52,322 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW30 JAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 52,322 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 45,371 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 96,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 38,278 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 90,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 29,211 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,929 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,327 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,829 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,919 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,370 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 62,477 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted blocking view

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,976 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2014 49,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,518 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 36,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,548 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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W30 JAD is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,969cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W30 JAD, 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 W30 JAD registered?

W30 JAD is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is W30 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W30 JAD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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