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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

B20 SBYMOT history

B20 SBY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.

B20 SBY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
140,732 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 SBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 SBY was last recorded at 140,732 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,692 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
5,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,732 miles
  • 2024 – 139,023 miles
  • 2023 – 136,754 miles
  • 2022 – 134,667 miles
  • 2021 – 132,823 miles
  • 2020 – 131,170 miles
  • 2019 – 127,963 miles
  • 2018 – 124,008 miles
  • 2017 – 120,049 miles
  • 2016 – 112,088 miles
  • 2015 – 100,936 miles
  • 2014 – 93,546 miles
  • 2013 – 86,331 miles
  • 2012 – 83,274 miles
  • 2011 – 76,652 miles
  • 2010 – 66,418 miles
  • 2008 – 49,746 miles
  • 2007 – 44,140 miles
  • 2006 – 37,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,732 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and covered with plastic covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and covered with plastic covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (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.

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both rear brakes have slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust system in poor condition.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,732 miles (+40)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,732 miles
    Test number
    822986341911
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and covered with plastic covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and covered with plastic covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail140,692 miles (+1,669)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,692 miles
    Test number
    239977854837
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass139,023 miles (+2,269)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,023 miles
    Test number
    700776930124
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass136,754 miles (+115)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,754 miles
    Test number
    842729843135
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail136,639 miles (+1,972)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,639 miles
    Test number
    620442611505
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass134,667 miles (+1,844)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,667 miles
    Test number
    474082686018
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass132,823 miles (+1,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    132,823 miles
    Test number
    381588738197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass131,170 miles (+3,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    131,170 miles
    Test number
    903919414929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass127,963 miles (+3,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,963 miles
    Test number
    615008939731
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass124,008 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,008 miles
    Test number
    433085607316
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes have slight bind
  11. Fail124,007 miles (+3,958)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,007 miles
    Test number
    114629984653
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes have slight bind
  12. Pass120,049 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,049 miles
    Test number
    891399543047
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail119,962 miles (+7,874)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,962 miles
    Test number
    641903055966
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust sleeve. (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass112,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,088 miles
    Test number
    956366477711
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear under coatings (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Fail112,088 miles (+11,152)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,088 miles
    Test number
    520893722480
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear under coatings (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass100,936 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,936 miles
    Test number
    735185115172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  17. Fail100,936 miles (+7,390)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,936 miles
    Test number
    295228705477
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  18. Pass93,546 miles (+7,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,546 miles
    Test number
    756676414185
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass86,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    187150323165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,330 miles (+3,056)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,330 miles
    Test number
    479900523115
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  21. Pass83,274 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,274 miles
    Test number
    888353752139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  22. Fail83,274 miles (+6,622)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,274 miles
    Test number
    355083952163
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  23. Pass76,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,652 miles
    Test number
    605017851177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,652 miles (+10,234)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,652 miles
    Test number
    195455051168
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres worn lumpy
  25. Pass66,418 miles (+16,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,418 miles
    Test number
    571290450085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  26. Pass49,746 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,746 miles
    Test number
    643926688187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,140 miles (+7,104)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,140 miles
    Test number
    981361057259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,036 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,036 miles
    Test number
    620728466223
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to feather..[step out]

Questions about B20 SBY

Does B20 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B20 SBY expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B20 SBY?
The MOT on B20 SBY expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B20 SBY done?
B20 SBY was recorded at 140,732 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 5,509 miles a year.
Has B20 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 SBY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on B20 SBY 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 SBY find?
B20 SBY passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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