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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

RED 20MOT history

RED 20 is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 102,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

RED 20 black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
102,281 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RED 20
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RED 20 was last recorded at 102,281 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 2,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,817 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,464 miles
Average per year
5,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,281 miles
  • 2025 – 99,817 miles
  • 2024 – 92,841 miles
  • 2023 – 86,848 miles
  • 2022 – 81,113 miles
  • 2021 – 76,755 miles
  • 2020 – 68,513 miles
  • 2019 – 68,466 miles
  • 2018 – 68,448 miles
  • 2017 – 51,101 miles
  • 2016 – 44,320 miles
  • 2015 – 34,835 miles
  • 2014 – 32,891 miles
  • 2013 – 30,776 miles
  • 2012 – 27,614 miles
  • 2011 – 24,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,281 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,281 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    102,281 miles
    Test number
    729249446384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,817 miles (+6,976)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,817 miles
    Test number
    185459691468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,841 miles (+5,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,841 miles
    Test number
    386447610997
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Both drive shaft joint constant velocity boots slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass86,848 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,848 miles
    Test number
    162433678170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,113 miles (+4,358)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,113 miles
    Test number
    516623044157
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass76,755 miles (+8,242)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,755 miles
    Test number
    979324543040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,513 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,513 miles
    Test number
    523631190923
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass68,466 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    68,466 miles
    Test number
    304628626863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,448 miles
    Test number
    658129480922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,448 miles (+17,347)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,448 miles
    Test number
    868040132695
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Pass51,101 miles (+6,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,101 miles
    Test number
    514189140186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass44,320 miles (+9,485)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,320 miles
    Test number
    793638291596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,835 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,835 miles
    Test number
    225452145415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,891 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,891 miles
    Test number
    625696254195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,776 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,776 miles
    Test number
    777504963194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,614 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,614 miles
    Test number
    226800872195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,991 miles
    Test number
    205067861151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RED 20

What vehicle is registration RED 20 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RED 20 on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jun 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RED 20 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RED 20 is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on RED 20?
The MOT on RED 20 is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RED 20 done?
RED 20 was recorded at 102,281 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 5,137 miles a year.
Has RED 20 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RED 20 has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on RED 20 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 RED 20 find?
RED 20 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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