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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,984 cc

L20 SNGMOT history

L20 SNG is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 2015. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 112,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

L20 SNG white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
112,375 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 SNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 SNG was last recorded at 112,375 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 1,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2021: 70,555 miles, lower than 70,559 miles on 8 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,040 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,335 miles
Average per year
9,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,375 miles
  • 2024 – 111,040 miles
  • 2023 – 100,896 miles
  • 2022 – 91,834 miles
  • 2021 – 82,299 miles
  • 2019 – 55,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,375 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,375 miles (+1,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,375 miles
    Test number
    730471484011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass111,040 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,040 miles
    Test number
    682574547174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail111,040 miles (+10,144)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,040 miles
    Test number
    534871910598
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,896 miles
    Test number
    733003686291
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail100,896 miles (+9,062)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,896 miles
    Test number
    489689164892
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,834 miles (+9,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,834 miles
    Test number
    445296967088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,299 miles (+11,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,299 miles
    Test number
    121112226750
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass70,555 miles (-4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,555 miles
    Test number
    600326204955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt NOT tested
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail70,559 miles (+15,028)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,559 miles
    Test number
    840411462293
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt NOT tested
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,531 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,531 miles
    Test number
    301921263878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,366 miles
    Test number
    663132375604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 SNG

Does L20 SNG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 SNG expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 SNG?
The MOT on L20 SNG expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 SNG done?
L20 SNG was recorded at 112,375 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 9,394 miles a year.
Has L20 SNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 SNG has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 SNG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 SNG find?
L20 SNG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall.

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