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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

K20 THOMOT history

K20 THO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2022.

K20 THO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2023
Mileage
132,520 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 THO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 THO was last recorded at 132,520 miles on 3 Sept 2022, 5,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,366 miles · 7 Sept 2018
Between the last two tests
5,154 miles
Average per year
5,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,520 miles
  • 2018 – 127,366 miles
  • 2017 – 125,196 miles
  • 2016 – 120,720 miles
  • 2015 – 114,508 miles
  • 2014 – 103,075 miles
  • 2013 – 96,559 miles
  • 2012 – 89,116 miles
  • 2010 – 80,152 miles
  • 2009 – 67,905 miles
  • 2008 – 58,625 miles
  • 2007 – 48,680 miles
  • 2006 – 34,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,520 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,520 miles
    Test number
    709670148772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,519 miles (+5,153)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,519 miles
    Test number
    947875943349
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass127,366 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,366 miles
    Test number
    820519637085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail127,350 miles (+2,154)3 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,350 miles
    Test number
    367870883178
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,196 miles (+79)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,196 miles
    Test number
    851162349238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChassis damage at front both sides
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy
    • AdvisoryJack damage to outer sills

  6. Fail125,117 miles (+4,397)9 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,117 miles
    Test number
    422391974214
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChassis damage at front both sides
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy
    • AdvisoryJack damage to outer sills

  7. Pass120,720 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,720 miles
    Test number
    594869135509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wall of tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail120,691 miles (+6,183)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,691 miles
    Test number
    868688861953
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wall of tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass114,508 miles (+197)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,508 miles
    Test number
    566898045117
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBennet catch lever insecure
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has sidewall damage & uneven wear on the inner edge

  10. Fail114,311 miles (+11,236)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,311 miles
    Test number
    526915645191
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBennet catch lever insecure
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has sidewall damage & uneven wear on the inner edge

  11. Pass103,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,075 miles
    Test number
    575501024159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,072 miles (+6,513)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,072 miles
    Test number
    989451324137
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass96,559 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,559 miles
    Test number
    297721253187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,558 miles (+7,442)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,558 miles
    Test number
    566159643104
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass89,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,116 miles
    Test number
    486992242134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,116 miles (+8,964)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,116 miles
    Test number
    547292742107
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass80,152 miles (+12,247)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,152 miles
    Test number
    181700370074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,905 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,905 miles
    Test number
    142238169048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,843 miles (+9,218)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    743794169037
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass58,625 miles (+9,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,625 miles
    Test number
    422826058007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass48,680 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,680 miles
    Test number
    782275857045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,672 miles (+13,735)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,672 miles
    Test number
    851364057094
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass34,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,937 miles
    Test number
    724137046055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 THO

Does K20 THO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K20 THO expired on 2 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K20 THO?
The MOT on K20 THO expired on 2 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K20 THO done?
K20 THO was recorded at 132,520 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2022, an average of 5,898 miles a year.
Has K20 THO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 THO has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on K20 THO 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 K20 THO find?
K20 THO passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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