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2020 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · WK20 MWA

WK20 MWA

2020 Volkswagen Golf (1.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 44,143 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2020 · Truro
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
44,143 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
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MOT Status
Valid
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Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1498cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by four consecutive annual passes with no defects or advisories recorded. The most recent test on 5 February 2026 at 44,143 miles confirms the vehicle met the required safety and environmental standards at that time. This consistent history of clean passes indicates that the primary systems monitored during the MOT, such as lighting, structural integrity, and emissions, have remained compliant throughout the documented period. The recorded mileage of 44,143 miles over a six-year lifespan averages approximately 7,357 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for this model. The testing frequency is consistent, with annual inspections occurring regularly each February between 2023 and 2026. This steady accumulation of mileage suggests the vehicle has seen regular use rather than extended periods of inactivity, which can sometimes lead to issues with seized components or battery degradation. Because the MOT record shows no advisories, there is no history of recurring component wear to highlight. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on high-wear items that fall outside the scope of the MOT, specifically the condition of the brake discs and pads, the remaining tread depth on all four tyres, and the current state of the drivetrain fluids. While the MOT confirms the vehicle passed its assessment, a physical check of the suspension bushes and the integrity of the exhaust system remains prudent to identify any emerging wear that has not yet reached the threshold for a test failure. Buying score: 85. Risk level: Low.
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WK20 MWA Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
  • 44,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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WK20 MWA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 15:26
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Volkswagen Golf (WK20 MWA) between February 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

WK20 MWA Mileage History

  1. 23/02/202320,055 mi
  2. 21/02/202427,583 mi+7,528 mi
  3. 11/02/202535,164 mi+7,581 mi
  4. 05/02/202644,143 mi+8,979 mi

Average of roughly 8,162 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
92
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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