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YH70 VKV

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,760 mi
Last recorded80,760 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH70 VKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 80,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 80,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 66,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 52,852 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 52,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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YH70 VKV is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH70 VKV, 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 YH70 VKV registered?

YH70 VKV is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 September 2020.

Is YH70 VKV safe to buy?

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