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Y23 MKW

2020 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,455 mi
Last recorded58,455 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 MKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 58,455 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2026 57,645 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 104,009 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 46,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 96,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 42,267 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 86,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 35,819 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 76,093 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 50,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 38,908 miles

engine/floorpan covers/undertrays fitted

some brakepipes obscured

Pass 10 May 2018 34,935 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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Y23 MKW is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y23 MKW, 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 Y23 MKW registered?

Y23 MKW is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2020.

Is Y23 MKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y23 MKW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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