2020 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · LM20 PYO
2020 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 16 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 36,108 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM20 PYO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 36,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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LM20 PYO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Volkswagen Golf (LM20 PYO) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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.
In total 2 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.
LM20 PYO Mileage History
- 21/06/202314,358 mi
- 08/07/202417,724 mi+3,366 mi
- 30/06/202526,240 mi+8,516 mi
- 14/07/202636,108 mi+9,868 mi
Average of roughly 7,098 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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