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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

S20 FTMMOT history

S20 FTM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 241,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

S20 FTM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
241,515 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 FTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 FTM was last recorded at 241,515 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 12,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
228,835 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,680 miles
Average per year
11,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 241,515 miles
  • 2024 – 228,835 miles
  • 2023 – 212,428 miles
  • 2022 – 198,996 miles
  • 2021 – 189,474 miles
  • 2020 – 180,137 miles
  • 2019 – 164,263 miles
  • 2018 – 149,926 miles
  • 2017 – 132,146 miles
  • 2016 – 115,563 miles
  • 2014 – 101,636 miles
  • 2013 – 89,861 miles
  • 2012 – 79,160 miles
  • 2011 – 74,951 miles
  • 2010 – 65,128 miles
  • 2009 – 47,499 miles
  • 2008 – 33,810 miles
  • 2007 – 22,879 miles
  • 2006 – 12,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,515 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,515 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    241,515 miles
    Test number
    794943193148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail241,515 miles (+12,680)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,515 miles
    Test number
    141349423702
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass228,835 miles (+16,407)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    228,835 miles
    Test number
    564263909862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass212,428 miles (+13,432)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    212,428 miles
    Test number
    889944946210
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass198,996 miles (+9,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    198,996 miles
    Test number
    805482696444
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass189,474 miles (+9,337)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    189,474 miles
    Test number
    632846011694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass180,137 miles (+15,874)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,137 miles
    Test number
    668279969446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,263 miles (+14,337)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,263 miles
    Test number
    226959172421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,926 miles (+17,780)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    149,926 miles
    Test number
    341870953608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,146 miles (+16,583)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,146 miles
    Test number
    748102861447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,563 miles (+13,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,563 miles
    Test number
    490339288017
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass101,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,636 miles
    Test number
    787420294229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail101,632 miles (+11,771)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,632 miles
    Test number
    297570694227
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass89,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,861 miles
    Test number
    599546493248
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail89,859 miles (+10,699)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,859 miles
    Test number
    826846493288
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass79,160 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,160 miles
    Test number
    785056352285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,951 miles
    Test number
    558677571225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,951 miles (+9,823)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,951 miles
    Test number
    579297671230
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass65,128 miles (+17,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,128 miles
    Test number
    111961270215
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,499 miles (+13,689)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,499 miles
    Test number
    451248779298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,810 miles (+10,931)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,810 miles
    Test number
    270211378265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,879 miles (+9,913)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,879 miles
    Test number
    671331877229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,966 miles
    Test number
    963018866212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 FTM

Does S20 FTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 FTM is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 FTM?
The MOT on S20 FTM is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 FTM done?
S20 FTM was recorded at 241,515 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 11,905 miles a year.
Has S20 FTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 FTM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 FTM 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 FTM find?
S20 FTM passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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