Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
S20 OJLMOT history
S20 OJL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,481 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 134,481 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,477 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S20 OJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S20 OJL was last recorded at 134,481 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,481 miles · 27 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,477 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 134,481 miles
- 2024 – 121,022 miles
- 2022 – 109,804 miles
- 2021 – 102,514 miles
- 2020 – 97,099 miles
- 2019 – 90,796 miles
- 2018 – 84,109 miles
- 2017 – 77,371 miles
- 2016 – 70,499 miles
- 2015 – 63,653 miles
- 2014 – 58,226 miles
- 2013 – 54,980 miles
- 2012 – 51,515 miles
- 2011 – 48,451 miles
- 2010 – 46,315 miles
- 2009 – 44,028 miles
- 2008 – 40,332 miles
- 2007 – 34,809 miles
- 2006 – 29,090 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,481 miles
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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 134,481 miles
- Test number
- 177583313448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,481 miles (+13,459)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,481 miles
- Test number
- 792382022531
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass121,022 miles (+857)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 121,022 miles
- Test number
- 515513026136
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,165 miles (+10,361)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 120,165 miles
- Test number
- 938478739228
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flex pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass109,804 miles (+219)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 109,804 miles
- Test number
- 604384046308
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,585 miles (+7,071)3 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,585 miles
- Test number
- 410033793585
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,514 miles (+80)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 102,514 miles
- Test number
- 783941000501
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail102,434 miles (+5,335)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,434 miles
- Test number
- 977008011722
- MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,099 miles (+6,303)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 97,099 miles
- Test number
- 799166488644
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside front sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside front sill damaged
Pass90,796 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 90,796 miles
- Test number
- 281007329941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,795 miles (+6,686)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,795 miles
- Test number
- 424506910481
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,109 miles (+6,738)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 84,109 miles
- Test number
- 749300960349
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 77,371 miles
- Test number
- 197420365456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,371 miles (+6,872)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,371 miles
- Test number
- 511103517875
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Pass70,499 miles (+6,846)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 70,499 miles
- Test number
- 588159201094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,653 miles (+5,427)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 63,653 miles
- Test number
- 746348135663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,226 miles (+3,246)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 58,226 miles
- Test number
- 518162254268
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,980 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 54,980 miles
- Test number
- 398507943459
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Fail54,980 miles (+3,465)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,980 miles
- Test number
- 449947143294
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass51,515 miles (+3,064)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 51,515 miles
- Test number
- 988819152269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,451 miles (+2,136)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 48,451 miles
- Test number
- 356789151227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,315 miles (+2,287)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 46,315 miles
- Test number
- 163477750228
- NoteDrivers outer door handle intermittently fails to work
Pass44,028 miles (+3,696)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 44,028 miles
- Test number
- 832437949283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,332 miles (+5,523)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 40,332 miles
- Test number
- 683977048233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,809 miles (+5,719)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 34,809 miles
- Test number
- 273270757240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 29,090 miles
- Test number
- 113074946290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S20 OJL
- Does S20 OJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 OJL is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S20 OJL?
- The MOT on S20 OJL is valid until 5 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 OJL done?
- S20 OJL was recorded at 134,481 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,477 miles a year.
- Has S20 OJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S20 OJL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S20 OJL 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 OJL find?
- S20 OJL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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