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2020 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · BO52 BAY

BO52 BAY

2020 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2020. Recorded mileage 58,263 miles. MOT valid until 24/03/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2020 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 24/03/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/01/2027)
Recorded Mileage
58,263 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24/03/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/01/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2020
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a highly positive roadworthiness profile with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 21 March 2026 at 58,263 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. Following a single failure in early 2024, the vehicle has undergone two consecutive tests without advisory, suggesting that any previous issues were rectified effectively and have not recurred. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual usage for this age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between January 2023 at 19,915 miles and March 2025 at 43,884 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 24,000 miles. The more recent interval of 14,379 miles between the March 2025 and March 2026 tests shows a steady usage rate. This regular use is generally beneficial as it prevents the degradation of rubber components and seals often associated with long periods of inactivity. While the MOT history is clean of recurring structural or mechanical faults, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of components that wear at this mileage. Given the 58,000-mile mark, check the condition of the brake pads and discs for thinning or uneven glazing, as well as the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of tearing or fatigue that the MOT does not always catch in detail. The lack of advisories suggests the vehicle has been well-maintained by its previous owners.

BO52 BAY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
  • 58,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
92
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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BO52 BAY Mileage History

  1. 07/01/202319,915 mi
  2. 19/03/202427,872 mi+7,957 mi
  3. 19/03/202427,872 mi
  4. 25/03/202543,884 mi+16,012 mi
  5. 21/03/202658,263 mi+14,379 mi

Average of roughly 11,981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BO52 BAY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 17:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Volkswagen Golf (BO52 BAY) between January 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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