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A5 TEW

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,716 mi
Last recorded77,716 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 77,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 57,101 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 111,368 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 45,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 92,299 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 35,118 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 72,998 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 62,165 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 57,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 52,180 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,734 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,303 miles

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 33,466 miles

carried out emission test,no result

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

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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A5 TEW is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 A5 TEW, 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 A5 TEW?

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What year was A5 TEW registered?

A5 TEW is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 2020.

Is A5 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 TEW shows 14 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 A5 TEW have outstanding finance?

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