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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S20 PFCMOT history

S20 PFC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

S20 PFC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,474 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 PFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 PFC was last recorded at 116,474 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 4,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,712 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,762 miles
Average per year
6,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,474 miles
  • 2025 – 111,712 miles
  • 2024 – 100,755 miles
  • 2023 – 95,995 miles
  • 2022 – 93,812 miles
  • 2021 – 86,121 miles
  • 2020 – 82,115 miles
  • 2018 – 68,232 miles
  • 2017 – 66,419 miles
  • 2016 – 53,454 miles
  • 2015 – 46,402 miles
  • 2014 – 42,013 miles
  • 2013 – 36,633 miles
  • 2012 – 33,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,474 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,474 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,474 miles
    Test number
    142095486995
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail116,474 miles (+4,762)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,474 miles
    Test number
    185943947233
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass111,712 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,712 miles
    Test number
    955133140830
    • AdvisoryCentral Front bumper is damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail111,712 miles (+10,957)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,712 miles
    Test number
    926813493850
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front bumper is damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass100,755 miles (+4,760)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,755 miles
    Test number
    977566133430
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass95,995 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,995 miles
    Test number
    889788763907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,812 miles
    Test number
    570242930246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail93,801 miles (+7,680)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,801 miles
    Test number
    247726810489
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass86,121 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,121 miles
    Test number
    733305317934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,115 miles (+3,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    645452894665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail79,084 miles (+10,852)2 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,084 miles
    Test number
    649307999813
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing o/s n/s wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps o/s n/s (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass68,232 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    926548765019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,419 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,419 miles
    Test number
    107531009468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail66,418 miles (+12,964)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,418 miles
    Test number
    970718259352
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass53,454 miles (+7,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,454 miles
    Test number
    614433577035
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryAdvise ref emissions test no acceleration detected reading k 0.01 1/m
    • AdvisoryAdvise t.p.m.s. light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass46,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,402 miles
    Test number
    120213903540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,401 miles (+4,388)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,401 miles
    Test number
    345323498160
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass42,013 miles (+5,380)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,013 miles
    Test number
    768058654164
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass36,633 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,633 miles
    Test number
    976886543284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,590 miles
    Test number
    675921002220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 PFC

Does S20 PFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 PFC is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 PFC?
The MOT on S20 PFC is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 PFC done?
S20 PFC was recorded at 116,474 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 6,032 miles a year.
Has S20 PFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 PFC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 PFC 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 PFC find?
S20 PFC passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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