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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

S20 AATMOT history

S20 AAT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

S20 AAT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
148,050 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 AAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 AAT was last recorded at 148,050 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,029 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
6,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,050 miles
  • 2025 – 148,029 miles
  • 2024 – 137,947 miles
  • 2022 – 123,359 miles
  • 2021 – 116,127 miles
  • 2020 – 111,370 miles
  • 2019 – 108,597 miles
  • 2018 – 104,359 miles
  • 2017 – 100,208 miles
  • 2016 – 95,467 miles
  • 2015 – 88,771 miles
  • 2013 – 79,548 miles
  • 2012 – 68,934 miles
  • 2011 – 60,689 miles
  • 2010 – 52,994 miles
  • 2009 – 44,620 miles
  • 2008 – 36,037 miles
  • 2007 – 26,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,050 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front headlight images poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Corrosion to the rear sub frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,050 miles (+21)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    148,050 miles
    Test number
    539480817979
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail148,029 miles (+10,082)2 dangerous7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,029 miles
    Test number
    494112281127
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass137,947 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,947 miles
    Test number
    856739106917
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail137,945 miles (+14,586)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,945 miles
    Test number
    789581967826
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,359 miles (+7,232)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,359 miles
    Test number
    867633061710
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,127 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,127 miles
    Test number
    666356540371
    • MinorOuter Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight images poor
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the rear sub frame

  7. Fail116,127 miles (+4,757)3 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,127 miles
    Test number
    254356856446
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOuter Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight images poor
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the rear sub frame

  8. Pass111,370 miles (+2,773)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,370 miles
    Test number
    580329830567
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass108,597 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,597 miles
    Test number
    813293228192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,359 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,359 miles
    Test number
    694589542169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,208 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,208 miles
    Test number
    858449611765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,467 miles
    Test number
    840869967618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front cv boots perished slightly

  13. Fail95,467 miles (+6,696)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,467 miles
    Test number
    874288517297
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front cv boots perished slightly

  14. Pass88,771 miles (+9,223)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,771 miles
    Test number
    929525905086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,548 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,548 miles
    Test number
    697763743327
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel slightly siff when turned by hand

  16. Pass79,548 miles (+10,614)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,548 miles
    Test number
    838653643372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel slightly siff when turned by hand

  17. Pass68,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,934 miles
    Test number
    328918222470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,933 miles (+8,244)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,933 miles
    Test number
    268158322290
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass60,689 miles (+7,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,689 miles
    Test number
    788211421279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,994 miles (+8,374)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,994 miles
    Test number
    831455910259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,620 miles (+8,583)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,620 miles
    Test number
    961369819299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,037 miles (+9,398)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,037 miles
    Test number
    723700028289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass26,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,639 miles
    Test number
    613874217294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 AAT

Does S20 AAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 AAT is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 AAT?
The MOT on S20 AAT is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 AAT done?
S20 AAT was recorded at 148,050 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 6,341 miles a year.
Has S20 AAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 AAT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 AAT 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 S20 AAT find?
S20 AAT passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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