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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

20 JXRMOT history

20 JXR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 47,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

20 JXR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,222 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 JXR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 JXR was last recorded at 47,222 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,295 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,927 miles
Average per year
2,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,222 miles
  • 2025 – 45,295 miles
  • 2024 – 42,770 miles
  • 2023 – 39,849 miles
  • 2022 – 36,606 miles
  • 2021 – 33,693 miles
  • 2020 – 30,714 miles
  • 2019 – 27,993 miles
  • 2018 – 26,691 miles
  • 2017 – 25,327 miles
  • 2016 – 24,043 miles
  • 2015 – 22,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,222 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly chaffed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly chaffed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,222 miles (+1,927)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,222 miles
    Test number
    486510172932
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass45,295 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    45,295 miles
    Test number
    307961840109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,770 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    42,770 miles
    Test number
    784661443568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail42,769 miles (+2,920)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,769 miles
    Test number
    459636578340
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess chaffed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

  5. Pass39,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    39,849 miles
    Test number
    373702952660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,849 miles (+3,243)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,849 miles
    Test number
    125548388518
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass36,606 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    36,606 miles
    Test number
    117917992271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly chaffed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

  8. Fail36,605 miles (+2,912)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,605 miles
    Test number
    133930376799
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly chaffed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly chaffed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded

  9. Pass33,693 miles (+2,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    33,693 miles
    Test number
    705675386036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass30,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    30,714 miles
    Test number
    766846891584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,714 miles (+2,721)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,714 miles
    Test number
    745644910813
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass27,993 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    27,993 miles
    Test number
    676368286428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,691 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    26,691 miles
    Test number
    265711227700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,327 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,327 miles
    Test number
    317237734094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,043 miles (+1,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    24,043 miles
    Test number
    898831061783
    • AdvisoryCOVERS FRONT TO REAR UNDERSIDE

  16. Pass22,738 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,738 miles
    Test number
    535089585190
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about 20 JXR

What vehicle is registration 20 JXR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 JXR on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 20 JXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 JXR is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 JXR?
The MOT on 20 JXR is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 JXR done?
20 JXR was recorded at 47,222 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,217 miles a year.
Has 20 JXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 JXR has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 20 JXR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 20 JXR find?
20 JXR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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