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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

S20 MKVMOT history

S20 MKV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2024.

S20 MKV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2025
Mileage
149,272 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 MKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 MKV was last recorded at 149,272 miles on 5 Sept 2024, 7,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,734 miles · 20 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,538 miles
Average per year
7,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,272 miles
  • 2023 – 141,734 miles
  • 2022 – 132,380 miles
  • 2020 – 129,766 miles
  • 2019 – 129,561 miles
  • 2018 – 128,661 miles
  • 2017 – 125,925 miles
  • 2016 – 114,168 miles
  • 2015 – 103,988 miles
  • 2014 – 91,580 miles
  • 2013 – 88,272 miles
  • 2012 – 76,881 miles
  • 2011 – 65,151 miles
  • 2010 – 48,525 miles
  • 2009 – 32,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,272 miles

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front slight play in strut top bearing/mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure to strut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,272 miles (+7,538)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,272 miles
    Test number
    167909742331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,734 miles
    Test number
    367426300153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail141,734 miles (+9,354)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,734 miles
    Test number
    497997828579
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. Pass132,380 miles (+2,614)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,380 miles
    Test number
    984630443753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,766 miles (+205)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,766 miles
    Test number
    567257042004
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass129,561 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,561 miles
    Test number
    989969193748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in strut top bearing/mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail129,560 miles (+899)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,560 miles
    Test number
    422890707216
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in strut top bearing/mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass128,661 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,661 miles
    Test number
    847466821680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure to strut (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Fail128,660 miles (+2,735)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,660 miles
    Test number
    683093125166
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure to strut (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass125,925 miles (+130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,925 miles
    Test number
    738577655940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to the sidewall but not showing cord
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing on tread
  11. Fail125,795 miles (+11,627)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,795 miles
    Test number
    813579595367
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to the sidewall but not showing cord
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing on tread
  12. Pass114,168 miles (+10,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,168 miles
    Test number
    553331364603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
  13. Pass103,988 miles (+166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,988 miles
    Test number
    675094065167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail103,822 miles (+12,242)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,822 miles
    Test number
    738281465103
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass91,580 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,580 miles
    Test number
    417779044139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc covers in poor condition
  16. Fail91,576 miles (+3,304)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,576 miles
    Test number
    295098944149
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc covers in poor condition
  17. Pass88,272 miles (+11,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,272 miles
    Test number
    757807253187
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass76,881 miles (+11,730)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,881 miles
    Test number
    889718952122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    788152651100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,151 miles (+16,626)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    976781451134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass48,525 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,525 miles
    Test number
    544694580003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail48,524 miles (+16,098)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,524 miles
    Test number
    421853680005
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass32,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,426 miles
    Test number
    474074589064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 MKV

Does S20 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 MKV expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 MKV?
The MOT on S20 MKV expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 MKV done?
S20 MKV was recorded at 149,272 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2024, an average of 7,563 miles a year.
Has S20 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 MKV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S20 MKV 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 MKV find?
S20 MKV passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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