Volkswagen Amarok
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,996 cc
L20 JBSMOT history
L20 JBS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Amarok first used on 1 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 243,543 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 243,543 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 26,498 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 JBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Amarok
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 1 May 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 JBS was last recorded at 243,543 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 243,543 miles · 14 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 26,498 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 243,543 miles
- 2025 – 223,957 miles
- 2024 – 213,966 miles
- 2023 – 185,700 miles
- 2022 – 161,655 miles
- 2021 – 130,273 miles
- 2020 – 87,505 miles
- 2019 – 42,340 miles
- 2018 – 29,864 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass243,543 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position light lens has slight damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak bottom left hand corner of radiator leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush perished and split/cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush perished and split/cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 13 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass243,543 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 243,543 miles
- Test number
- 889186542083
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position light lens has slight damage
Fail243,543 miles (+19,586)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,543 miles
- Test number
- 590934125042
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position light lens has slight damage
Pass223,957 miles (+13)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 223,957 miles
- Test number
- 533208897113
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Fail223,944 miles (+9,978)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,944 miles
- Test number
- 360310727902
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass213,966 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 213,966 miles
- Test number
- 826578377306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail213,965 miles (+28,265)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,965 miles
- Test number
- 429640415337
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass185,700 miles (+24,045)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 185,700 miles
- Test number
- 154251304649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,655 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 161,655 miles
- Test number
- 623263346339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coolant leak bottom left hand corner of radiator leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush perished and split/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush perished and split/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail161,640 miles (+31,367)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,640 miles
- Test number
- 771023323677
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding suspect handbrake linkages or cables or both (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coolant leak bottom left hand corner of radiator leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush perished and split/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush perished and split/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,273 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 130,273 miles
- Test number
- 729218552335
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail130,273 miles (+42,768)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,273 miles
- Test number
- 227921546059
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass87,505 miles (+45,165)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 87,505 miles
- Test number
- 809717352080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,340 miles (+12,476)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 42,340 miles
- Test number
- 691741492799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,864 miles (+919)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 29,864 miles
- Test number
- 834608886342
- 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))
Fail28,945 miles1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,945 miles
- Test number
- 371472961709
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Questions about L20 JBS
- Does L20 JBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 JBS is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 JBS?
- The MOT on L20 JBS is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 JBS done?
- L20 JBS was recorded at 243,543 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 26,498 miles a year.
- Has L20 JBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 JBS has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L20 JBS 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 L20 JBS find?
- L20 JBS passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear position light lens has slight damage.
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