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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

S20 WNYMOT history

S20 WNY is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 96,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

S20 WNY red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,005 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 WNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 WNY was last recorded at 96,005 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,675 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,330 miles
Average per year
5,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,005 miles
  • 2025 – 94,675 miles
  • 2024 – 92,230 miles
  • 2023 – 90,013 miles
  • 2021 – 89,006 miles
  • 2020 – 78,835 miles
  • 2019 – 65,685 miles
  • 2018 – 51,978 miles
  • 2017 – 49,927 miles
  • 2016 – 45,179 miles
  • 2015 – 40,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,005 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExcessive travel on handbrake lever but has reserve travel
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,005 miles (+1,330)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,005 miles
    Test number
    792185566272
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive travel on handbrake lever but has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass94,675 miles (+2,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,675 miles
    Test number
    159020297708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass92,230 miles (+2,217)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,230 miles
    Test number
    592846232654
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass90,013 miles (+1,007)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    90,013 miles
    Test number
    188904453297
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass89,006 miles (+10,171)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,006 miles
    Test number
    752404425072
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass78,835 miles (+13,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,835 miles
    Test number
    942440159730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,685 miles (+13,707)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,685 miles
    Test number
    479995203680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,978 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,978 miles
    Test number
    151964637987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,927 miles
    Test number
    178275716846
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
  10. Fail49,927 miles (+4,748)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,927 miles
    Test number
    400039387992
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass45,179 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,179 miles
    Test number
    840784570597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,738 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,738 miles
    Test number
    816218749693
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about S20 WNY

Does S20 WNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 WNY is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 WNY?
The MOT on S20 WNY is valid until 5 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 WNY done?
S20 WNY was recorded at 96,005 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 5,064 miles a year.
Has S20 WNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 WNY has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on S20 WNY 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 WNY find?
S20 WNY passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; excessive travel on handbrake lever but has reserve travel; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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