Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
L20 VTJMOT history
L20 VTJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,308 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 88,308 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,673 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 VTJ
- 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
- 31 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 VTJ was last recorded at 88,308 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 2,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,657 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,651 miles
- Average per year
- 3,673 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,308 miles
- 2025 – 85,657 miles
- 2024 – 85,622 miles
- 2023 – 83,075 miles
- 2022 – 76,663 miles
- 2021 – 69,718 miles
- 2020 – 66,438 miles
- 2019 – 61,590 miles
- 2018 – 55,684 miles
- 2017 – 49,875 miles
- 2016 – 48,286 miles
- 2015 – 45,993 miles
- 2014 – 39,390 miles
- 2013 – 35,253 miles
- 2012 – 31,955 miles
- 2011 – 20,482 miles
- 2010 – 18,586 miles
- 2009 – 17,948 miles
- 2008 – 17,529 miles
- 2007 – 16,465 miles
- 2006 – 15,097 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,308 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Central Rear exhaust box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central exhaust box outer skin corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,308 miles (+2,651)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 88,308 miles
- Test number
- 807744602718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,657 miles (+35)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 85,657 miles
- Test number
- 474087257211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail85,622 miles (+2,547)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,622 miles
- Test number
- 699058459858
- 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))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front postion light requires attention (strobing)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front position light requires attention (strobing)
- AdvisoryBrake servo pipe repair noted
Pass83,075 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 83,075 miles
- Test number
- 908991723253
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail83,062 miles (+6,399)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,062 miles
- Test number
- 217540237843
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass76,663 miles (+6,945)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 76,663 miles
- Test number
- 809657684524
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,718 miles (+3,280)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 69,718 miles
- Test number
- 513500960072
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,438 miles (+4,848)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 66,438 miles
- Test number
- 368484068090
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,590 miles (+5,906)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 61,590 miles
- Test number
- 433242966339
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective cat to central box sleeve corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass55,684 miles (+5,809)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 55,684 miles
- Test number
- 578355495753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,875 miles (+1,589)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 49,875 miles
- Test number
- 534964468920
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.
Pass48,286 miles (+2,293)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 48,286 miles
- Test number
- 759847328612
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arms are slightly corroded
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket is broken,system is still secure
Pass45,993 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 45,993 miles
- Test number
- 477621765175
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteRear discs slightly deteriorated
- NoteUnderside front and rear brake pipes deteriorated / slightly corroded
Fail45,988 miles (+6,598)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,988 miles
- Test number
- 688940065109
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteFront discs deteriorated
- NoteRear discs slightly deteriorated
- NoteRotational noise on both front wheels
- NoteUnderside front and rear brake pipes deteriorated / slightly corroded
Pass39,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 39,390 miles
- Test number
- 496160094081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,390 miles (+4,137)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,390 miles
- Test number
- 567870894004
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fail35,253 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,253 miles
- Test number
- 726494173027
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass35,253 miles (+3,298)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 35,253 miles
- Test number
- 809434373030
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass31,955 miles (+11,473)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 31,955 miles
- Test number
- 919998262081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,482 miles (+1,896)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 20,482 miles
- Test number
- 276638581055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,586 miles (+638)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 18,586 miles
- Test number
- 221665180078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,948 miles (+419)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 17,948 miles
- Test number
- 364344689089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,529 miles (+1,064)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 17,529 miles
- Test number
- 730618188000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,465 miles (+1,368)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 16,465 miles
- Test number
- 582946987019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,097 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 15,097 miles
- Test number
- 340160796042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 VTJ
- Does L20 VTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 VTJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 VTJ?
- The MOT on L20 VTJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 VTJ done?
- L20 VTJ was recorded at 88,308 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 3,673 miles a year.
- Has L20 VTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 VTJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L20 VTJ 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 VTJ find?
- L20 VTJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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