VW KIT Speedster

Black · Petrol · 1972 · 1,800 cc

20 LXYMOT history

20 LXY is a black petrol VW KIT Speedster first used on 13 Jun 1972. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 11,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
11,236 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 LXY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
VW KIT
Model
Speedster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
13 Jun 1972
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 LXY was last recorded at 11,236 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
11,225 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 11,236 miles
  • 2021 – 11,225 miles
  • 2020 – 11,082 miles
  • 2018 – 10,955 miles
  • 2017 – 10,872 miles
  • 2016 – 10,726 miles
  • 2015 – 10,634 miles
  • 2014 – 10,494 miles
  • 2013 – 10,235 miles
  • 2012 – 9,866 miles
  • 2011 – 8,893 miles
  • 2010 – 8,348 miles
  • 2009 – 7,623 miles
  • 2008 – 5,648 miles
  • 2007 – 5,009 miles
  • 2006 – 3,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,236 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,236 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    11,236 miles
    Test number
    839690663767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail11,225 miles (+143)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,225 miles
    Test number
    202157708844
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Wheel cylinder damp (1.1.10 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass11,082 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    11,082 miles
    Test number
    914252050770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass10,955 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    10,955 miles
    Test number
    853052001695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass10,872 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    10,872 miles
    Test number
    993919926418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass10,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    10,726 miles
    Test number
    649741267914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail10,726 miles (+92)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,726 miles
    Test number
    599772623545
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
  8. Pass10,634 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    10,634 miles
    Test number
    220462132796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass10,494 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    10,494 miles
    Test number
    729097164272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,235 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    10,235 miles
    Test number
    288486263245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,866 miles (+973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,866 miles
    Test number
    178537552245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass8,893 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    8,893 miles
    Test number
    557157881227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail8,863 miles (+515)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,863 miles
    Test number
    119536471287
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
  14. Pass8,348 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    8,348 miles
    Test number
    910342970209
    • NoteMisting of oil around N/S/R back plate
  15. Fail8,348 miles (+725)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,348 miles
    Test number
    742980770220
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteMisting of oil around N/S/R back plate
    • NoteSlight play to O/S/F wheel bearing
  16. Pass7,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    7,623 miles
    Test number
    391546569415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail7,623 miles (+94)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,623 miles
    Test number
    823002669297
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail7,529 miles (+1,881)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,529 miles
    Test number
    811787829276
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass5,648 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    5,648 miles
    Test number
    173724448189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,009 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    5,009 miles
    Test number
    723431837150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass3,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    3,306 miles
    Test number
    851840346135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 20 LXY

What vehicle is registration 20 LXY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 LXY on a black petrol VW KIT Speedster first used on 13 Jun 1972. 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 LXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 LXY is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 LXY?
The MOT on 20 LXY is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 LXY done?
20 LXY was recorded at 11,236 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 398 miles a year.
Has 20 LXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 LXY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on 20 LXY 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 LXY find?
20 LXY passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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