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YR20 WOV

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,737 mi
Last recorded49,737 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR20 WOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 49,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 41,595 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 41,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2024 33,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 21,066 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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YR20 WOV is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YR20 WOV, 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 YR20 WOV registered?

YR20 WOV is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2020.

Is YR20 WOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR20 WOV 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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