2020 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2020
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1498 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 16 December 2026 (185 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,017 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 61/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2020 Volkswagen has 4 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 23,017 miles. The consistent wear on critical components suggests a need for thorough pre-purchase inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage with 6,387 miles/year, averaging 6,801 miles/year between Oct 2023 and Dec 2024, and 8,190 miles/year between Dec 2024 and Dec 2025, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- Major failure for Nearside Rear Tyre on 2025-12-12, indicating a significant safety concern.
- Recurring tyre advisories across 4 tests (Oct 2023, Dec 2024, Dec 2025) suggest chronic wear.
- Persistent bodywork damage (sill) noted in Dec 2024 and Dec 2025, indicating ongoing repair needs.
- Multiple shock absorber advisories (Dec 2025) point to potential suspension wear.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-16, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No major structural corrosion or brake system failures recorded in its history.
- Immediate retest and pass after the Dec 2025 failure, showing prompt owner action.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 3/4 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 23,017 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
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| Dec 2024 | PASS | 29,818 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front damage to outer sill
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| Dec 2025 | FAIL | 38,008 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front outer sill damaged ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Dec 2025 | PASS | 38,010 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front outer sill damaged ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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About this page
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