2020 Volkswagen Golf Life Etsi S-A 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · FE70 YBF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile despite a recent failure in September 2025. The most recent test on 10 September 2025 at 38,200 miles resulted in a pass, successfully resolving the issues identified during the failed test eight days earlier. That failure at 38,138 miles involved a non-functioning offside front main beam headlamp and an excessive tinting issue. While the vehicle is currently compliant, the recurring advisory regarding window tinting across multiple years suggests a persistent non-standard modification that has been noted by testers since at least August 2024. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical low-to-moderate usage pattern for a 2020 model. The vehicle covered 9,644 miles between the August 2023 and August 2024 tests, and a further 7,000 miles between August 2024 and September 2025. This averages roughly 6,500 to 9,500 miles per year, which aligns with the recorded lifetime average of 6,367 miles per year. There are no significant gaps in the testing frequency, indicating the vehicle has been used and maintained on a regular annual cycle. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the lighting and glass components. The history shows a trend of headlamp issues, including a defective lens in August 2024 and a main beam failure in September 2025. You should verify that all bulbs and the headlight units themselves are in good condition and free from moisture ingress. The repeated mentions of excessive tinting on the windscreen and side windows indicate that the glass has been modified; ensure these tints meet current legal requirements to avoid future MOT failures. The August 2023 test highlighted front tyre wear at 3mm, which is a standard consumable issue. Given the relatively low mileage, you should inspect the current tread depth and sidewall condition of all four tyres. While no major mechanical or structural faults like suspension bushes, brake binding, or corrosion have appeared in this record, the consistency of the tinting advisory is the most notable recurring non-mechanical fault to address.