Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

S20 GAHMOT history

S20 GAH is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

S20 GAH white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,574 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,002 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S20 GAH in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S20 GAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 GAH was last recorded at 88,574 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 14,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,494 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
14,080 miles
Average per year
6,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,574 miles
  • 2024 – 74,494 miles
  • 2023 – 65,654 miles
  • 2022 – 64,574 miles
  • 2021 – 61,939 miles
  • 2020 – 59,446 miles
  • 2019 – 57,278 miles
  • 2018 – 43,625 miles
  • 2017 – 41,981 miles
  • 2016 – 35,762 miles
  • 2015 – 29,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,574 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,574 miles
    Test number
    337750838503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,574 miles (+14,080)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,574 miles
    Test number
    121493153797
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass74,494 miles (+8,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,494 miles
    Test number
    172377857425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass65,654 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,654 miles
    Test number
    145669042438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,650 miles (+217)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    102067203283
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass65,433 miles (+859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,433 miles
    Test number
    871815821012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass64,574 miles (+2,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,574 miles
    Test number
    584257960486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass61,939 miles (+2,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,939 miles
    Test number
    457014883389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass59,446 miles (+2,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,446 miles
    Test number
    392678058587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass57,278 miles (+13,653)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,278 miles
    Test number
    959367861109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,625 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,625 miles
    Test number
    525678484146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,981 miles (+6,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    163565161543
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted/under trays fitted
  13. Pass35,762 miles (+6,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,762 miles
    Test number
    388167947001
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass29,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,024 miles
    Test number
    102426308293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 GAH

Does S20 GAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 GAH is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 GAH?
The MOT on S20 GAH is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 GAH done?
S20 GAH was recorded at 88,574 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 6,002 miles a year.
Has S20 GAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 GAH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 GAH 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 GAH find?
S20 GAH passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all S20G registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.