
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass124,008 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 124,008 miles
- Test number
- 433085607316
- AdvisoryBoth rear brakes have slight bind
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Pass86,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 86,331 miles
- Test number
- 187150323165
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass76,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 76,652 miles
- Test number
- 605017851177
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass49,746 miles (+5,606)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 49,746 miles
- Test number
- 643926688187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,140 miles (+7,104)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 44,140 miles
- Test number
- 981361057259
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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