Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
S20 MBJMOT history
S20 MBJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 187,569 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 187,569 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,484 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S20 MBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S20 MBJ was last recorded at 187,569 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 5,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,542 miles · 11 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,027 miles
- Average per year
- 6,484 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,569 miles
- 2025 – 182,542 miles
- 2024 – 178,939 miles
- 2023 – 175,096 miles
- 2022 – 170,521 miles
- 2021 – 166,433 miles
- 2020 – 163,718 miles
- 2019 – 161,072 miles
- 2018 – 154,907 miles
- 2017 – 149,988 miles
- 2016 – 143,598 miles
- 2015 – 138,200 miles
- 2014 – 133,541 miles
- 2013 – 129,389 miles
- 2012 – 123,614 miles
- 2011 – 116,842 miles
- 2010 – 107,094 miles
- 2009 – 94,045 miles
- 2008 – 84,010 miles
- 2007 – 72,157 miles
- 2006 – 58,565 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,569 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s + n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,569 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 187,569 miles
- Test number
- 152961685137
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s + n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail187,569 miles (+5,027)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,569 miles
- Test number
- 524757484569
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s + n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass182,542 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 182,542 miles
- Test number
- 820540831863
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail182,542 miles (+3,603)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,542 miles
- Test number
- 839580362095
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass178,939 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 178,939 miles
- Test number
- 599873850983
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail178,939 miles (+3,843)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,939 miles
- Test number
- 207877384943
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass175,096 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 175,096 miles
- Test number
- 360542361659
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail175,095 miles (+4,574)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,095 miles
- Test number
- 857726786866
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass170,521 miles (+4,088)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 170,521 miles
- Test number
- 876505543175
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated
Pass166,433 miles (+2,715)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 166,433 miles
- Test number
- 840141043939
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass163,718 miles (+2,646)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 163,718 miles
- Test number
- 399271033805
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box casing rusted
Pass161,072 miles (+6,165)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 161,072 miles
- Test number
- 637423837645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,907 miles (+4,919)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 154,907 miles
- Test number
- 796600155416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,988 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 149,988 miles
- Test number
- 516461661491
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail149,986 miles (+6,388)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,986 miles
- Test number
- 546088264775
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass143,598 miles (+5,398)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 143,598 miles
- Test number
- 251217799728
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass138,200 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 138,200 miles
- Test number
- 114787078832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,200 miles (+4,659)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,200 miles
- Test number
- 402607009824
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass133,541 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 133,541 miles
- Test number
- 128946544210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,541 miles (+4,152)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,541 miles
- Test number
- 646176444231
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass129,389 miles (+5,775)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 129,389 miles
- Test number
- 228816743298
- 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)
Pass123,614 miles (+6,772)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 123,614 miles
- Test number
- 326060152241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass116,842 miles (+9,748)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 116,842 miles
- Test number
- 299254641215
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,094 miles (+13,049)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 107,094 miles
- Test number
- 750875940221
- 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)
Pass94,045 miles (+10,035)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 94,045 miles
- Test number
- 340872539267
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass84,010 miles (+11,853)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 84,010 miles
- Test number
- 283249448282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,157 miles (+13,592)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 72,157 miles
- Test number
- 681472687056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 58,565 miles
- Test number
- 321356426424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S20 MBJ
- Does S20 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 MBJ is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S20 MBJ?
- The MOT on S20 MBJ is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S20 MBJ done?
- S20 MBJ was recorded at 187,569 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 6,484 miles a year.
- Has S20 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S20 MBJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S20 MBJ 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 MBJ find?
- S20 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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