Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc
B20 VTBMOT history
B20 VTB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,875 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 148,875 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,525 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B20 VTB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 30 Dec 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
B20 VTB was last recorded at 148,875 miles on 1 May 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 148,872 miles · 8 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,525 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 148,875 miles
- 2023 – 147,604 miles
- 2022 – 146,354 miles
- 2021 – 143,822 miles
- 2020 – 141,969 miles
- 2019 – 137,952 miles
- 2018 – 133,505 miles
- 2017 – 130,469 miles
- 2016 – 127,810 miles
- 2015 – 124,876 miles
- 2014 – 123,255 miles
- 2013 – 121,285 miles
- 2012 – 119,124 miles
- 2011 – 116,791 miles
- 2010 – 113,012 miles
- 2009 – 110,009 miles
- 2008 – 98,064 miles
- 2007 – 87,999 miles
- 2006 – 84,623 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,875 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
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.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,875 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 148,875 miles
- Test number
- 192285174209
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Fail148,872 miles (+1,268)3 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,872 miles
- Test number
- 567750670182
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass147,604 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 147,604 miles
- Test number
- 900029749811
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail147,604 miles (+1,250)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,604 miles
- Test number
- 438589021046
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,354 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 146,354 miles
- Test number
- 542829625191
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail146,354 miles (+2,532)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,354 miles
- Test number
- 741593581629
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass143,822 miles (+1,853)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 143,822 miles
- Test number
- 876267769345
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass141,969 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 141,969 miles
- Test number
- 804208388915
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail141,969 miles (+4,017)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,969 miles
- Test number
- 114303258986
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass137,952 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 137,952 miles
- Test number
- 324900811370
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail137,952 miles (+4,447)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,952 miles
- Test number
- 792476062492
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,505 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 133,505 miles
- Test number
- 885327060755
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail133,505 miles (+3,036)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,505 miles
- Test number
- 358925868758
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass130,469 miles (+2,659)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 130,469 miles
- Test number
- 862483365410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,810 miles (+2,934)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 127,810 miles
- Test number
- 952352670571
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass124,876 miles (+1,621)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 124,876 miles
- Test number
- 158124685422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,255 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 123,255 miles
- Test number
- 368261274012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,249 miles (+1,964)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,249 miles
- Test number
- 398469964077
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass121,285 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 121,285 miles
- Test number
- 386193473013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,280 miles (+2,156)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,280 miles
- Test number
- 469850773054
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass119,124 miles (+2,333)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 119,124 miles
- Test number
- 137466672411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,791 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 116,791 miles
- Test number
- 285409141068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,788 miles (+3,776)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,788 miles
- Test number
- 476802741076
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass113,012 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 113,012 miles
- Test number
- 263912540055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,004 miles (+2,995)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,004 miles
- Test number
- 361566430080
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Pass110,009 miles (+11,945)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 110,009 miles
- Test number
- 653187539072
- NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings
Pass98,064 miles (+10,065)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 98,064 miles
- Test number
- 350148438066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,999 miles (+3,376)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 87,999 miles
- Test number
- 132156837095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,623 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 84,623 miles
- Test number
- 154308736465
- NoteSome corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
Questions about B20 VTB
- Does B20 VTB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B20 VTB expired on 30 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B20 VTB?
- The MOT on B20 VTB expired on 30 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B20 VTB done?
- B20 VTB was recorded at 148,875 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2024, an average of 3,525 miles a year.
- Has B20 VTB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B20 VTB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on B20 VTB 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 VTB find?
- B20 VTB passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; all underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
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