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88 SWC

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,137 mi
Last recorded77,137 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 SWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 77,137 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2025 62,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 62,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 52,963 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 52,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing heavier on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 42,909 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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88 SWC is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 88 SWC, 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 88 SWC?

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What year was 88 SWC registered?

88 SWC is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2020.

Is 88 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 SWC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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