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VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIED (2020)

Running costs, reliability data, and common problems from 58 real MOT tests.

Annual Cost

£1,587

£132/month

MOT Pass Rate

95%

Excellent

Road Tax

£195

Flat rate/year

Insurance

Grp 12-25

1498cc Petrol

Great Choice

95% pass rate, £1587/year to run. 13 points above average.

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Petrol1498cc6 years old58 tests26k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)

~42 mpg

£1,137
Road Tax

Flat rate (post-2017)

£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200
Total per year£1,587
Per month£132/mo
Per week£31/wk

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included.

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Reliability Verdict

95% MOT pass rate(Excellent)
0%National avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 13 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the VOLKSWAGEN brand average of 85%.

At 6 years old, 95% of VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIEDs from 2020 passed their MOT first time in 2026. That's based on 58 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 25,679 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 cars619th of 2,596(top 24%)
Rank among VOLKSWAGEN models153th of 1,118(top 14%)
vs national average+13%(82% avg)
vs 2020 cars average+3%(92% avg)
vs VOLKSWAGEN average+10%(85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

25,679

Average miles

vs

44,400

Expected for age

The average 2020 VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIED has 25,679 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

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VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIED by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202190%3020,821 mi
202095%5825,679 mi
201988%18530,683 mi
201888%16339,244 mi
201786%15048,522 mi
201683%20547,394 mi
201578%22148,734 mi
201488%28558,977 mi
201386%23863,693 mi
201278%40191,056 mi
201180%219105,738 mi
201074%136110,407 mi
200974%136102,314 mi
200876%208108,759 mi
200776%100107,993 mi
200669%134110,383 mi
200573%104118,407 mi
200472%98142,903 mi
200373%70106,282 mi
200269%51132,811 mi
200177%87147,889 mi
200065%74156,317 mi
199968%53155,245 mi
199877%52146,331 mi
199769%71156,898 mi
199674%50150,128 mi
199573%45129,072 mi
199478%32138,365 mi
199374%38137,695 mi
199268%40131,121 mi
199171%170127,360 mi
199077%253116,858 mi

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About the 2020 VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIED

The 2020 VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIED is a small family car with a 1498cc petrol engine. 58 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2026, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 24% of all 2020 cars for reliability.

With an average of 25,679 miles at 6 years old, VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIED owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2020 VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIED Fuel Costs

The 1498cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIED?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,587 132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £195 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 95% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIED Reliability Trend

Newer VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIEDs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2020 VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIED

At 6 years old, the VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIED offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. Note: with only 58 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

Based on the 2020 VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIED's fuel type, age, and engine size, these are the most likely problem areas to check.

Service History

Low risk

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Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIED stacks up against similar cars for annual running costs, insurance, and tax.

CarPass RateFuel/yrTax/yrInsuranceTotal/yr
VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIED(2020)95%£1137£195Grp 12-25£1587
FORD FIESTA(2018)90%£955£190Grp 1-8£1400-£187
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF(2019)92%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582-£5
VAUXHALL CORSA(2018)85%£1137£190Grp 8-20£1732+£145
NISSAN QASHQAI(2018)87%£955£190Grp 5-15£1550-£37

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT data. Insurance groups are indicative. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

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