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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S20 RJKMOT history

S20 RJK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 277,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

S20 RJK grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
277,407 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
14,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 RJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 RJK was last recorded at 277,407 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 4,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
272,705 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,702 miles
Average per year
14,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 277,407 miles
  • 2025 – 272,705 miles
  • 2024 – 265,390 miles
  • 2023 – 254,850 miles
  • 2021 – 241,630 miles
  • 2020 – 226,137 miles
  • 2019 – 208,381 miles
  • 2018 – 194,001 miles
  • 2017 – 179,290 miles
  • 2016 – 162,443 miles
  • 2015 – 143,852 miles
  • 2014 – 118,055 miles
  • 2013 – 97,064 miles
  • 2012 – 73,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass277,407 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass277,407 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    277,407 miles
    Test number
    503314461777
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail277,407 miles (+4,702)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,407 miles
    Test number
    330917978656
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass272,705 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    272,705 miles
    Test number
    669717482103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail272,681 miles (+7,291)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,681 miles
    Test number
    597656701381
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENSE HAZED OVER (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm insecurely attached FRONT BOLT ONLY IN BY A FEW THREAD ASLO INCORRECT ARM FITTED NOT SEATING IN REAR BUSH FULLY (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass265,390 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    265,390 miles
    Test number
    240535968370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail265,383 miles (+46)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,383 miles
    Test number
    168528750178
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail265,337 miles (+10,487)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,337 miles
    Test number
    463754933310
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass254,850 miles (+13,220)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    254,850 miles
    Test number
    507254325674
    • AdvisoryNOISE ON THE ENGINE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass241,630 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    241,630 miles
    Test number
    881859414822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail241,606 miles (+15,469)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,606 miles
    Test number
    393001947037
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass226,137 miles (+17,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    226,137 miles
    Test number
    518962265644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass208,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    208,381 miles
    Test number
    481645690393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail208,381 miles (+14,380)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,381 miles
    Test number
    170139558869
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass194,001 miles (+14,711)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    194,001 miles
    Test number
    687539153034
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass179,290 miles (+16,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    179,290 miles
    Test number
    314602203155
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on inside edges

  16. Pass162,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    162,443 miles
    Test number
    584988288244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail162,442 miles (+18,590)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,442 miles
    Test number
    796146903450
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass143,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,852 miles
    Test number
    337090905109
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail143,850 miles (+25,795)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,850 miles
    Test number
    836710905182
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass118,055 miles (+20,991)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,055 miles
    Test number
    127981794419
    • NoteNsf wing mirror cracked not excesive
    • NoteNsf wiper blade slight smearing
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber missing

  21. Pass97,064 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,064 miles
    Test number
    949999013180
    • NoteO/S/R tyre wearing badly on inner shoulder

  22. Fail97,064 miles (+23,706)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,064 miles
    Test number
    326309613195
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing badly inner shoulder

  23. Pass73,358 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,358 miles
    Test number
    197411922169
    • NoteO/S/R BUMPER DAMAGED

Questions about S20 RJK

Does S20 RJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 RJK is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 RJK?
The MOT on S20 RJK is valid until 27 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 RJK done?
S20 RJK was recorded at 277,407 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 14,272 miles a year.
Has S20 RJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 RJK has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 RJK 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 RJK find?
S20 RJK passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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