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2020 Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI EVO S-A 1.5L Petrol · SM20 WAJ

SM20 WAJ

2020 Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI EVO S-A (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 27,502 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MATCH EDITION TSI EVO S-A
Year / Origin
2020 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
27,502 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
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MOT Status
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Valid until 16 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1498cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 19 March 2026 at 27,502 miles where no defects were recorded. The maintenance trend is exceptionally stable, showing a clean record since a single failure in April 2024. The car has passed three consecutive tests without advisories, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components remain within acceptable parameters. The mileage profile is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,584 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap between the February 2023 test at 9,711 miles and the April 2024 test at 16,186 miles, followed by consistent annual use thereafter. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to flat-spot tyres, perished rubber components, or corrosion on brake discs if the vehicle sat stationary for extended periods. While the current MOT history is clean, the failure recorded on 17 April 2024 at 16,186 miles warrants a brief inquiry into the specific component that caused the failure to ensure it was rectified correctly. Given the low annual mileage, a buyer should inspect the vehicle for signs of surface rust on the rotors and check the condition of the suspension bushes for cracking. The lack of recorded advisories across multiple years indicates a well-cared example, but a physical check of the fluid levels and tyre age remains necessary due to the low-mileage usage pattern.
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SM20 WAJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
  • 27,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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SM20 WAJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 Match Edition Tsi Evo S-A (SM20 WAJ) between February 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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SM20 WAJ Mileage History

  1. 21/02/20239,711 mi
  2. 17/04/202416,186 mi+6,475 mi
  3. 17/04/202416,186 mi
  4. 25/03/202521,858 mi+5,672 mi
  5. 19/03/202627,502 mi+5,644 mi

Average of roughly 5,792 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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