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1 YPL

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,564 mi
Last recorded54,564 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 YPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 54,564 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 54,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH sides multiple cuts and stones in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 137,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 42,051 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2024 42,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,446 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 30,070 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 113,027 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,173 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,483 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 89,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,733 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,253 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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1 YPL is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 1 YPL, 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 1 YPL registered?

1 YPL is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 December 2020.

Is 1 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 YPL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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