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Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

B20 OVYMOT history

B20 OVY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 96,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

B20 OVY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,227 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 OVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
25 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 OVY was last recorded at 96,227 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 5,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,663 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,564 miles
Average per year
5,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,227 miles
  • 2025 – 90,663 miles
  • 2024 – 85,727 miles
  • 2023 – 82,040 miles
  • 2022 – 75,573 miles
  • 2021 – 70,274 miles
  • 2020 – 66,807 miles
  • 2019 – 57,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,227 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine bay covers + under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • No gas blast at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 22 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,227 miles (+5,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,227 miles
    Test number
    788862404595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass90,663 miles (+4,936)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,663 miles
    Test number
    362027063821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,727 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,727 miles
    Test number
    597029910020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,040 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,040 miles
    Test number
    785156396622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,573 miles (+5,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,573 miles
    Test number
    772667241042
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass70,274 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    649009372741
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers + under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components
    • AdvisoryNo gas blast at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail70,274 miles (+3,467)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    950470557370
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (deep cracks in shoulder) + at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers + under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components
    • AdvisoryNo gas blast at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass66,807 miles (+9,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,807 miles
    Test number
    209362130884
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre, cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass57,745 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,745 miles
    Test number
    701449642326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,138 miles
    Test number
    438968158244
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW AND JUST PASSED TEST
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON BOTH EDGES AND ONLY JUST PASSED MOT AT TIME OF TEST

Questions about B20 OVY

Does B20 OVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 OVY is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 OVY?
The MOT on B20 OVY is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 OVY done?
B20 OVY was recorded at 96,227 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 5,143 miles a year.
Has B20 OVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 OVY has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on B20 OVY 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 B20 OVY find?
B20 OVY passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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