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AD02 TAY

2020 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,665 mi
Last recorded27,665 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 TAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 27,665 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2026 69,443 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 26,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 60,728 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 17,319 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 51,651 miles

N/S/R Tyre going out of shape on inside edge.

Pass 19 Dec 2023 51,319 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 7,665 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 37,922 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 23,453 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 23,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 13,373 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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AD02 TAY is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AD02 TAY, 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

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What year was AD02 TAY registered?

AD02 TAY is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 2020.

Is AD02 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 TAY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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