Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
S20 NRLMOT history
S20 NRL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 169,385 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 169,385 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 13,076 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S20 NRL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 11 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S20 NRL was last recorded at 169,385 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 6,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 162,534 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,851 miles
- Average per year
- 13,076 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 169,385 miles
- 2024 – 162,534 miles
- 2023 – 156,643 miles
- 2022 – 149,264 miles
- 2021 – 140,680 miles
- 2020 – 132,878 miles
- 2019 – 123,458 miles
- 2018 – 106,417 miles
- 2017 – 83,574 miles
- 2016 – 58,582 miles
- 2015 – 38,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,385 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 condensation in front head light
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Central Front Sound deadening material not fully secure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 24 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,385 miles (+6,851)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 169,385 miles
- Test number
- 863627044468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,534 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 162,534 miles
- Test number
- 697230291746
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front condensation in front head light
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail162,533 miles (+5,890)1 dangerous1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,533 miles
- Test number
- 864636376324
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front condensation in front head light
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,643 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 156,643 miles
- Test number
- 430214929602
- AdvisoryCentral Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail156,643 miles (+7,379)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,643 miles
- Test number
- 901895513036
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning on dash (cut type)
Pass149,264 miles (+8,584)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 149,264 miles
- Test number
- 195153121840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,680 miles (+7,802)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 140,680 miles
- Test number
- 801636354927
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass132,878 miles (+9,420)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 132,878 miles
- Test number
- 501002269087
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,458 miles (+17,041)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 123,458 miles
- Test number
- 133244657997
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass106,417 miles (+22,843)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 106,417 miles
- Test number
- 185329694449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 83,574 miles
- Test number
- 156791099377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,574 miles (+24,992)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,574 miles
- Test number
- 301506687686
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass58,582 miles (+20,115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 58,582 miles
- Test number
- 305743676359
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nail in tread
Pass38,467 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 38,467 miles
- Test number
- 335220989270
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.
Questions about S20 NRL
- Does S20 NRL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 NRL is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S20 NRL?
- The MOT on S20 NRL is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S20 NRL done?
- S20 NRL was recorded at 169,385 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 13,076 miles a year.
- Has S20 NRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S20 NRL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on S20 NRL 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 NRL find?
- S20 NRL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost, and 1 more.
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