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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 7 January 2027 (207 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 39,594 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
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 39,594 miles. The subsequent MOTs show immediate retests, but the underlying issues and lack of proper maintenance are a major red flag.
The vehicle shows normal usage with 11,343 miles per year, averaging 10,708 miles annually between Oct 2023 and Sep 2024, and 18,041 miles annually between Sep 2024 and Jan 2026.
Things to check
- 2023-10-11: 6 DANGEROUS defects (brakes, tyres) and 4 DANGEROUS advisories (brakes, tyres) recorded on the same day.
- 2023-10-11: All four brake pads and both front tyres were dangerously worn, indicating severe neglect of critical safety systems.
- 2025: A significant 1-year MOT gap (2025) suggests the vehicle may have been off-road or not properly maintained.
- 2023-10-11: The immediate retest after dangerous failures suggests a 'quick fix' rather
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- 2026-01-08: The most recent MOT pass in January 2026 is a positive, indicating current roadworthiness.
- 2020-01: The vehicle is a relatively modern 2020 model, suggesting some modern safety features.
- 2023-10-11: The single failure in October 2023 was immediately rectified and passed on the same day, showing responsiveness to issues.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 3/4 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 39,594 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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| Oct 2023 | PASS | 39,594 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 50,302 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 68,343 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV20 OSN, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.