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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 3,200 cc

20 WRMOT history

20 WR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 47,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

20 WR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
47,873 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 WR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 WR was last recorded at 47,873 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,064 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
809 miles
Average per year
2,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,873 miles
  • 2024 – 47,064 miles
  • 2023 – 45,819 miles
  • 2022 – 44,731 miles
  • 2021 – 43,972 miles
  • 2020 – 43,352 miles
  • 2019 – 41,872 miles
  • 2018 – 40,738 miles
  • 2017 – 38,782 miles
  • 2016 – 36,858 miles
  • 2015 – 33,934 miles
  • 2014 – 31,645 miles
  • 2013 – 28,722 miles
  • 2012 – 25,056 miles
  • 2011 – 18,940 miles
  • 2010 – 15,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,873 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Undertrays fitted, restricting view of some testable items.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,873 miles (+809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    47,873 miles
    Test number
    229361040092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass47,064 miles (+1,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    47,064 miles
    Test number
    509514893365
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass45,819 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    45,819 miles
    Test number
    596854064106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail45,816 miles (+1,085)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,816 miles
    Test number
    933857780149
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass44,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    44,731 miles
    Test number
    137798000331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail44,731 miles (+759)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,731 miles
    Test number
    257915906136
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass43,972 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    43,972 miles
    Test number
    695826175313
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail43,972 miles (+620)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,972 miles
    Test number
    816746965426
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass43,352 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,352 miles
    Test number
    187271226305
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail43,351 miles (+1,479)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,351 miles
    Test number
    864335388343
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass41,872 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    525299371948
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, restricting view of some testable items.

  12. Fail41,871 miles (+1,133)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,871 miles
    Test number
    456110107405
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, restricting view of some testable items.

  13. Pass40,738 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,738 miles
    Test number
    919882673269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail40,738 miles (+1,956)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,738 miles
    Test number
    142812412821
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative both front washers (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass38,782 miles (+1,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,782 miles
    Test number
    140863467650
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake bind slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracked

  16. Pass36,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,858 miles
    Test number
    587211811956
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked

  17. Fail36,858 miles (+2,924)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,858 miles
    Test number
    114790467146
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked

  18. Pass33,934 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,934 miles
    Test number
    549519195057
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres are cracked

  19. Fail33,934 miles (+2,289)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,934 miles
    Test number
    375899395073
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres are cracked

  20. Fail31,645 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,645 miles
    Test number
    137084884034
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front and rear tyres cracked
    • NoteOffside front headlamp slightly insecure
    • NoteWater in offside rear lamp

  21. Pass31,645 miles (+2,923)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,645 miles
    Test number
    399044084056
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front and rear tyres cracked
    • NoteOffside front headlamp slightly insecure
    • NoteWater in offside rear lamp

  22. Pass28,722 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,722 miles
    Test number
    456500803142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,056 miles
    Test number
    996941612106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,054 miles (+6,114)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,054 miles
    Test number
    517231712155
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass18,940 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,940 miles
    Test number
    939030991069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,917 miles (+3,889)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,917 miles
    Test number
    808699381011
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass15,028 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,028 miles
    Test number
    161448580087
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

Questions about 20 WR

What vehicle is registration 20 WR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 WR on a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2007. 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 WR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 WR is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 20 WR?
The MOT on 20 WR is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 WR done?
20 WR was recorded at 47,873 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 2,100 miles a year.
Has 20 WR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 WR has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on 20 WR 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 WR find?
20 WR passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to perish.

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