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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

B20 SLJMOT history

B20 SLJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

B20 SLJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,774 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 SLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 SLJ was last recorded at 82,774 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,248 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
526 miles
Average per year
3,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,774 miles
  • 2025 – 82,248 miles
  • 2024 – 80,629 miles
  • 2023 – 77,495 miles
  • 2022 – 76,065 miles
  • 2021 – 74,612 miles
  • 2020 – 73,439 miles
  • 2019 – 67,020 miles
  • 2018 – 60,607 miles
  • 2017 – 56,573 miles
  • 2016 – 51,897 miles
  • 2015 – 49,534 miles
  • 2014 – 37,908 miles
  • 2013 – 33,256 miles
  • 2012 – 30,177 miles
  • 2011 – 27,285 miles
  • 2010 – 23,454 miles
  • 2008 – 17,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,774 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,774 miles (+526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,774 miles
    Test number
    656708296988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass82,248 miles (+1,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,248 miles
    Test number
    910698788846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass80,629 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,629 miles
    Test number
    852649418740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,627 miles (+3,132)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,627 miles
    Test number
    413379131967
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass77,495 miles (+1,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,495 miles
    Test number
    998213963420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,065 miles
    Test number
    630778386509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail76,065 miles (+1,453)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,065 miles
    Test number
    704986483694
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass74,612 miles (+1,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,612 miles
    Test number
    622098797905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass73,439 miles (+6,419)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,439 miles
    Test number
    196137976308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass67,020 miles (+6,413)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,020 miles
    Test number
    545087553534
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Offside side of engine.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass60,607 miles (+4,034)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,607 miles
    Test number
    836346794897
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Intermittent. (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear backing plates obscuring rear inner brake pads
    • AdvisoryVehicle has shields fitted which is obscuring some components.

  12. Pass56,573 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,573 miles
    Test number
    191002382749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,897 miles (+2,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,897 miles
    Test number
    428082486835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner cv boot has a small leak of grease

  14. Pass49,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,534 miles
    Test number
    317861365165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail49,534 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,534 miles
    Test number
    618441665151
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    205164864433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,908 miles (+4,652)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,908 miles
    Test number
    819074964176
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass33,256 miles (+3,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,256 miles
    Test number
    676536653106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass30,177 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,177 miles
    Test number
    936987062154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,285 miles (+3,831)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,285 miles
    Test number
    918502571150
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass23,454 miles (+6,352)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,454 miles
    Test number
    450016610146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,102 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,102 miles
    Test number
    491866858270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,101 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,101 miles
    Test number
    344164758493
    • DangerousCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about B20 SLJ

Does B20 SLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 SLJ is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 SLJ?
The MOT on B20 SLJ is valid until 7 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 SLJ done?
B20 SLJ was recorded at 82,774 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,633 miles a year.
Has B20 SLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 SLJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on B20 SLJ 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 SLJ find?
B20 SLJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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