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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

20 SPBMOT history

20 SPB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

20 SPB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,244 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 SPB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 SPB was last recorded at 99,244 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,891 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,353 miles
Average per year
3,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,244 miles
  • 2025 – 97,891 miles
  • 2024 – 96,636 miles
  • 2023 – 95,113 miles
  • 2022 – 93,413 miles
  • 2021 – 92,279 miles
  • 2020 – 91,752 miles
  • 2019 – 88,134 miles
  • 2018 – 83,835 miles
  • 2017 – 80,698 miles
  • 2016 – 74,639 miles
  • 2015 – 68,872 miles
  • 2014 – 63,919 miles
  • 2013 – 59,997 miles
  • 2012 – 56,772 miles
  • 2011 – 52,630 miles
  • 2010 – 48,986 miles
  • 2009 – 44,692 miles
  • 2008 – 40,766 miles
  • 2007 – 36,417 miles
  • 2006 – 25,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,244 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to mount points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,244 miles (+1,353)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,244 miles
    Test number
    199098332774
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to mount points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,891 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,891 miles
    Test number
    714011662116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,867 miles (+1,231)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,867 miles
    Test number
    608573626405
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass96,636 miles (+1,523)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,636 miles
    Test number
    284915849321
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass95,113 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,113 miles
    Test number
    132702535060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,413 miles (+1,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,413 miles
    Test number
    735966866703
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  7. Pass92,279 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,279 miles
    Test number
    697024635116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,752 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,752 miles
    Test number
    327571449460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,134 miles (+4,299)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    88,134 miles
    Test number
    723243885462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,835 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,835 miles
    Test number
    989007108413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,698 miles
    Test number
    775390878222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail80,698 miles (+6,059)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,698 miles
    Test number
    445362553359
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass74,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,639 miles
    Test number
    808856040735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,639 miles (+5,767)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,639 miles
    Test number
    882294306257
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  15. Pass68,872 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    735423405139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,919 miles (+3,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,919 miles
    Test number
    207135504195
    • NoteRear bump stops broken

  17. Pass59,997 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,997 miles
    Test number
    465327923133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,772 miles (+4,142)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,772 miles
    Test number
    669996332162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,630 miles
    Test number
    757414121181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,630 miles (+3,644)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,630 miles
    Test number
    925434821118
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  21. Pass48,986 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,986 miles
    Test number
    783679230166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,692 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,692 miles
    Test number
    560720549101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,766 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,766 miles
    Test number
    310258928134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,417 miles
    Test number
    101054547179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail36,417 miles (+11,041)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,417 miles
    Test number
    103184547135
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass25,376 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,376 miles
    Test number
    931152546136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,620 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,620 miles
    Test number
    664400336176
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about 20 SPB

What vehicle is registration 20 SPB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 SPB on a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jun 2003. 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 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 SPB is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 SPB?
The MOT on 20 SPB is valid until 19 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 SPB done?
20 SPB was recorded at 99,244 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,755 miles a year.
Has 20 SPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 SPB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 20 SPB 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 SPB find?
20 SPB passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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