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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

S20 LMXMOT history

S20 LMX is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

S20 LMX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
124,713 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 LMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 LMX was last recorded at 124,713 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,435 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,278 miles
Average per year
6,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,713 miles
  • 2024 – 120,435 miles
  • 2023 – 113,242 miles
  • 2022 – 105,438 miles
  • 2021 – 101,479 miles
  • 2020 – 94,228 miles
  • 2019 – 84,546 miles
  • 2018 – 79,106 miles
  • 2017 – 76,803 miles
  • 2016 – 71,934 miles
  • 2015 – 67,125 miles
  • 2014 – 58,166 miles
  • 2013 – 47,309 miles
  • 2012 – 46,578 miles
  • 2011 – 42,603 miles
  • 2010 – 34,149 miles
  • 2009 – 27,479 miles
  • 2008 – 21,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,713 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGearbox stabilizer slightly defective

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 R17 91v (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,713 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,713 miles
    Test number
    480168035443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox stabilizer slightly defective

  2. Fail124,713 miles (+4,278)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,713 miles
    Test number
    548445372202
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox stabilizer slightly defective

  3. Pass120,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,435 miles
    Test number
    774188924479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail120,433 miles (+8)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,433 miles
    Test number
    992097350815
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail120,425 miles (+7,183)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    512212139804
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner 2mm 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning on dash

  6. Pass113,242 miles (+7,804)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,242 miles
    Test number
    574602549910
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,438 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,438 miles
    Test number
    673806047072
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms - rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing unevenly inner edge and slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from rear subframe to rear flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail105,438 miles (+3,959)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,438 miles
    Test number
    889837241659
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms - rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing unevenly inner edge and slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from rear subframe to rear flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,479 miles
    Test number
    122550833984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,479 miles (+7,251)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,479 miles
    Test number
    992145392437
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass94,228 miles (+9,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,228 miles
    Test number
    589027956931
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear calliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet safety catch seized

  12. Pass84,546 miles (+5,440)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,546 miles
    Test number
    278917025250
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass79,106 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,106 miles
    Test number
    359272917371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,035 miles (+2,232)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,035 miles
    Test number
    758872530012
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  15. Pass76,803 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,803 miles
    Test number
    485650454966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,934 miles (+4,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,934 miles
    Test number
    749723355171
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

  17. Pass67,125 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,125 miles
    Test number
    863406962875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 R17 91v (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail67,091 miles (+8,925)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,091 miles
    Test number
    281689530691
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 R17 91v (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass58,166 miles (+10,857)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,166 miles
    Test number
    478101364231
    • NoteNail in nsr tyre
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges

  20. Pass47,309 miles (+731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,309 miles
    Test number
    115523743210
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass46,578 miles (+3,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,578 miles
    Test number
    497243572274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass42,603 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,603 miles
    Test number
    546324241218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily corroded

  23. Fail42,603 miles (+8,454)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,603 miles
    Test number
    985644041223
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily corroded

  24. Pass34,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,149 miles
    Test number
    520133350239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,149 miles (+6,670)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,149 miles
    Test number
    673413650230
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass27,479 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,479 miles
    Test number
    160481459233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,012 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,012 miles
    Test number
    954242168249
    • NoteAdvise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)
    • NoteAdvise( front discs slightly pitted)
    • NoteAdvise( n,s,f tyre marginal on 2mm on edge)
    • NoteAdvise( osf tyre on 3mm)

  28. Fail21,012 miles4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,012 miles
    Test number
    340401968412
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)
    • NoteAdvise( front discs slightly pitted)
    • NoteAdvise( n,s,f tyre marginal on 2mm on edge)
    • NoteAdvise( osf tyre on 3mm)

Questions about S20 LMX

Does S20 LMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 LMX is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 LMX?
The MOT on S20 LMX is valid until 5 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 LMX done?
S20 LMX was recorded at 124,713 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 6,054 miles a year.
Has S20 LMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 LMX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 LMX 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 LMX find?
S20 LMX passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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