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481 BOY

2020 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,062 mi
Last recorded29,062 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration481 BOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2025 29,062 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 25,325 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 22,434 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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481 BOY is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 481 BOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 481 BOY?

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What year was 481 BOY registered?

481 BOY is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2020.

Is 481 BOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 481 BOY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 481 BOY have outstanding finance?

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