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Y26 MDT

2020 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,517 mi
Last recorded38,517 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 MDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 38,517 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 33,510 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 33,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 28,047 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 28,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 9,251 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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Y26 MDT is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y26 MDT, 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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How do I check the history of Y26 MDT?

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What year was Y26 MDT registered?

Y26 MDT is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 January 2020.

Is Y26 MDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y26 MDT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y26 MDT have outstanding finance?

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