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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 1,395 cc

S20 WHYMOT history

S20 WHY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 100,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

S20 WHY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
100,209 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 WHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
12 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 WHY was last recorded at 100,209 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 20,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,934 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
20,275 miles
Average per year
13,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,209 miles
  • 2025 – 79,934 miles
  • 2024 – 64,736 miles
  • 2023 – 51,550 miles
  • 2022 – 39,088 miles
  • 2021 – 25,372 miles
  • 2020 – 20,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,209 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 16 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,209 miles (+20,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    100,209 miles
    Test number
    169469180622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass79,934 miles (+15,198)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    808352510305
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass64,736 miles (+13,186)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,736 miles
    Test number
    154781335795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,550 miles (+12,462)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,550 miles
    Test number
    473181026589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,088 miles (+13,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,088 miles
    Test number
    608121635541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass25,372 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    25,372 miles
    Test number
    382241431132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    20,362 miles
    Test number
    488763622596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail20,362 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,362 miles
    Test number
    892492917245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split & not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Questions about S20 WHY

Does S20 WHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 WHY is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 WHY?
The MOT on S20 WHY is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 WHY done?
S20 WHY was recorded at 100,209 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 13,654 miles a year.
Has S20 WHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 WHY has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S20 WHY 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 WHY find?
S20 WHY passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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