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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

T20 MREMOT history

T20 MRE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 77,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,217 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 MRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 MRE was last recorded at 77,217 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,189 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
6,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,217 miles
  • 2024 – 70,894 miles
  • 2023 – 64,048 miles
  • 2022 – 59,184 miles
  • 2021 – 51,751 miles
  • 2020 – 45,083 miles
  • 2019 – 35,395 miles
  • 2018 – 27,121 miles
  • 2017 – 20,631 miles
  • 2016 – 18,625 miles
  • 2015 – 14,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,217 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre - cut on outer sidewallRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre becoming worn. starting to perish/splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake effort weak 17%. slightly weak on offside
  • AdvisoryRear service brake becoming out of balance

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 tyre starting to perish/crack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,217 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,217 miles
    Test number
    528831343759
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre - cut on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre becoming worn. starting to perish/split
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort weak 17%. slightly weak on offside
    • AdvisoryRear service brake becoming out of balance
  2. Fail77,189 miles (+6,295)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,189 miles
    Test number
    614953405751
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken likely to fall out (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre - cut on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre becoming worn. starting to perish/split
  3. Pass70,894 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,894 miles
    Test number
    153717883344
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables worn through - outer sleeves (rubbing on cross member
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to perish/crack
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake slightly weak
  4. Fail70,770 miles (+6,722)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,770 miles
    Test number
    707434851236
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables worn through - outer sleeves (rubbing on cross member) recommend replacement
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to perish/crack
  5. Pass64,048 miles (+4,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,048 miles
    Test number
    366814711018
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables rubbed through. (outer sleeve rubbing on cross member)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished/starting to crack
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort weak (17%)
  6. Pass59,184 miles (+7,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,184 miles
    Test number
    449858783862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre very worn. close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre very worn. close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables rubbed through. - outer sleeve. (rubbing on cross brace)
  7. Pass51,751 miles (+6,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,751 miles
    Test number
    406832945995
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to perish/crack
  8. Pass45,083 miles (+9,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,083 miles
    Test number
    887937727361
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs (inside face) corroded/lipped/scored
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
  9. Pass35,395 miles (+8,274)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,395 miles
    Test number
    589508874132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,121 miles (+6,490)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    27,121 miles
    Test number
    784978548354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,631 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    20,631 miles
    Test number
    648869058196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,625 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,625 miles
    Test number
    985269287015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    14,156 miles
    Test number
    975297965155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T20 MRE

Does T20 MRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 MRE is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T20 MRE?
The MOT on T20 MRE is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T20 MRE done?
T20 MRE was recorded at 77,217 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,073 miles a year.
Has T20 MRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 MRE has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T20 MRE 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 T20 MRE find?
T20 MRE passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre - cut on outer sidewall; nearside rear tyre becoming worn. starting to perish/split; parking brake effort weak 17%. slightly weak on offside, and 1 more.

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