2020 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YT20 BFU
2020 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 11,413 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT20 BFU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 11,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
YT20 BFU 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 (YT20 BFU) between March 2023 and March 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.
YT20 BFU Mileage History
- 31/03/20235,674 mi
- 26/03/20246,103 mi+429 mi
- 20/03/20257,525 mi+1,422 mi
- 24/03/202611,413 mi+3,888 mi
Average of roughly 1,924 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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