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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

S20 PBWMOT history

S20 PBW is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 118,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

S20 PBW red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,626 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 PBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 PBW was last recorded at 118,626 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,518 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
8,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,626 miles
  • 2025 – 110,857 miles
  • 2024 – 102,443 miles
  • 2023 – 93,970 miles
  • 2022 – 86,224 miles
  • 2021 – 78,099 miles
  • 2020 – 70,669 miles
  • 2019 – 65,807 miles
  • 2018 – 52,974 miles
  • 2017 – 42,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,626 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,626 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,626 miles
    Test number
    518035247201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,518 miles (+7,661)3 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,518 miles
    Test number
    232882927353
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass110,857 miles (+8,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,857 miles
    Test number
    798503940658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass102,443 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,443 miles
    Test number
    487427132109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate is corroded
  5. Fail102,441 miles (+8,471)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,441 miles
    Test number
    423300396514
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass93,970 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,970 miles
    Test number
    316387950567
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail93,970 miles (+7,746)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,970 miles
    Test number
    648501864314
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass86,224 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,224 miles
    Test number
    132629492828
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension springs are corroded
  9. Fail86,224 miles (+8,125)2 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,224 miles
    Test number
    346184743552
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension springs are corroded
  10. Pass78,099 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,099 miles
    Test number
    914752005348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,669 miles (+4,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,669 miles
    Test number
    940380163921
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass65,807 miles (+12,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,807 miles
    Test number
    601654366540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass52,974 miles (+10,713)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    354159664216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,261 miles
    Test number
    579308786861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,259 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,259 miles
    Test number
    335577270955
    • DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Unable to test windscreen washers due to the bonnet being stuck in the open position

Questions about S20 PBW

Does S20 PBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 PBW is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 PBW?
The MOT on S20 PBW is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 PBW done?
S20 PBW was recorded at 118,626 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 8,470 miles a year.
Has S20 PBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 PBW has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 PBW 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 PBW find?
S20 PBW passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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