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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

B20 SDLMOT history

B20 SDL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 96,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

B20 SDL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
96,924 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 SDL was last recorded at 96,924 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 3,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,049 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,875 miles
Average per year
6,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,924 miles
  • 2025 – 93,049 miles
  • 2024 – 88,960 miles
  • 2023 – 83,937 miles
  • 2022 – 77,008 miles
  • 2021 – 70,787 miles
  • 2020 – 64,679 miles
  • 2019 – 54,947 miles
  • 2018 – 43,509 miles
  • 2017 – 33,330 miles
  • 2016 – 26,399 miles
  • 2015 – 19,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,924 miles
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted concealing some components .Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear road springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension assembly corroded including lower arms . (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Advise Under Body Panels Fitted Not Allowing Inspection Of Testable Items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,924 miles (+3,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    96,924 miles
    Test number
    527298195505
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted concealing some components .
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear road springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension assembly corroded including lower arms . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass93,049 miles (+4,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    93,049 miles
    Test number
    768243972994
    • AdvisoryAdvise Under Body Panels Fitted Not Allowing Inspection Of Testable Items
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass88,960 miles (+5,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    860132907336
    • AdvisoryAdvise Under Body Panels Fitted Not Allowing Inspection Of Testable Items
  4. Pass83,937 miles (+6,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,937 miles
    Test number
    669819878284
    • AdvisoryAdvise Under Body Panels Fitted NOT Allowing Inspection Of Testable Items
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass77,008 miles (+6,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,008 miles
    Test number
    728213399677
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted concealing some components .
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes cracking slightly . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear road springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass70,787 miles (+6,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,787 miles
    Test number
    573096358518
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 - 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass64,679 miles (+9,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,679 miles
    Test number
    344450890256
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass54,947 miles (+11,438)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,947 miles
    Test number
    165600269120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass43,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,509 miles
    Test number
    905533024326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Fail43,509 miles (+10,179)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,509 miles
    Test number
    214538103780
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass33,330 miles (+6,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,330 miles
    Test number
    822633922634
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s at 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass26,399 miles (+6,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,399 miles
    Test number
    151210567088
    • AdvisoryDpf fitted no emissions detected
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted
  13. Pass19,930 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,930 miles
    Test number
    219430745180
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDpf fitted emissions to clean to read
  14. Fail19,930 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,930 miles
    Test number
    975100645186
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDpf fitted emissions to clean to read

Questions about B20 SDL

Does B20 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 SDL is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 SDL?
The MOT on B20 SDL is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 SDL done?
B20 SDL was recorded at 96,924 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 6,963 miles a year.
Has B20 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 SDL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2018.
Has the mileage on B20 SDL 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 SDL find?
B20 SDL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: covers fitted concealing some components .; rear coil spring corroded both rear road springs corroded .; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension assembly corroded including lower arms ..

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