2020 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · FE20 OSW
2020 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 36,992 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE20 OSW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 36,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE20 OSW MOT History
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 (FE20 OSW) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 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). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FE20 OSW Mileage History
- 04/03/202418,801 mi
- 05/03/202418,820 mi+19 mi
- 09/10/202422,678 mi+3,858 mi
- 12/09/202532,109 mi+9,431 mi
- 16/04/202636,992 mi+4,883 mi
Average of roughly 8,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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