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2020 Volkswagen Golf GT Edition TDI S-A 2.0L Diesel · DA20 FZS

DA20 FZS

2020 Volkswagen Golf GT Edition TDI S-A (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 106,914 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GT EDITION TDI S-A
Year / Origin
2020 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
106,914 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
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Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2020
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Volkswagen Golf GT Edition TDI S-A presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 June 2025 at 96,562 miles passed with no defects recorded, and prior examinations in 2023 and 2024 also returned passes with no advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across its recorded history, and the clean sheet on the latest certificate indicates the seller addressed any wear before offering it for sale. Mileage accumulation sits high for a six-year-old car. The 9 June 2023 test logged 37,647 miles, rising to 63,559 miles on 24 June 2024 and 96,562 miles by 27 June 2025. That equates to roughly 26,000 miles in the first interval and 33,000 in the second, well above the implied 16,094 annual average. The 2024 record shows a failed test at 63,559 miles immediately followed the same day by a pass at 63,563 miles with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or data-entry anomaly rather than a genuine mechanical rejection. Given the absence of recorded advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, the MOT history alone reveals no ongoing structural or mechanical risks. The sparse and clean record implies previous owners kept basic consumable upkeep current rather than neglecting the car. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the drivetrain, suspension joints, and underbody for hidden corrosion, as high annual mileage accelerates unseen wear not captured by a pass-with-no-defects test. Verify the 2024 duplicate entry with DVSA to confirm no suppressed failure detail exists before completing purchase.
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DA20 FZS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
  • 106,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

DA20 FZS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 17:20
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 Gt Edition Tdi S-A (DA20 FZS) between June 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 June 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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DA20 FZS Mileage History

  1. 09/06/202337,647 mi
  2. 24/06/202463,559 mi+25,912 mi
  3. 24/06/202463,563 mi+4 mi
  4. 27/06/202596,562 mi+32,999 mi
  5. 12/06/2026106,914 mi+10,352 mi

Average of roughly 23,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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