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YA69 TAU

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,794 mi
Last recorded52,794 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA69 TAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 52,794 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 52,618 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 43,392 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 34,903 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 26,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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YA69 TAU is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA69 TAU, 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 YA69 TAU registered?

YA69 TAU is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 2020.

Is YA69 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA69 TAU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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