
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass149,272 miles (+7,538)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 149,272 miles
- Test number
- 167909742331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 141,734 miles
- Test number
- 367426300153
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass132,380 miles (+2,614)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 132,380 miles
- Test number
- 984630443753
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Pass76,881 miles (+11,730)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 76,881 miles
- Test number
- 889718952122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 65,151 miles
- Test number
- 788152651100
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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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