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WA07 FAY

2020 Volkswagen Golf

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,855 mi
Last recorded83,855 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA07 FAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 83,855 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills, inner & outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern starting to blur (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline excess (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 83,853 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills, inner & outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline excess (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern starting to blur (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline excess (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2025 51,970 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 77,406 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 77,406 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 39,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 73,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 27,126 miles

Rear Brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 71,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 71,308 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,704 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,186 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 66,186 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 61,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 61,988 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 50,708 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,038 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 40,152 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 34,234 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 28,502 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,402 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,402 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,168 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 4,368 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 4,368 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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WA07 FAY is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WA07 FAY, 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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WA07 FAY is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 2020.

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