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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

V20 EJOMOT history

V20 EJO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 114,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

V20 EJO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,174 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 EJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 EJO was last recorded at 114,174 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 7,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,824 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,350 miles
Average per year
5,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,174 miles
  • 2025 – 106,824 miles
  • 2024 – 99,704 miles
  • 2023 – 92,861 miles
  • 2022 – 87,373 miles
  • 2021 – 82,754 miles
  • 2020 – 79,769 miles
  • 2019 – 75,787 miles
  • 2018 – 72,584 miles
  • 2017 – 67,532 miles
  • 2016 – 59,341 miles
  • 2015 – 51,415 miles
  • 2014 – 42,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,174 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,174 miles
    Test number
    363357257458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,174 miles (+7,350)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,174 miles
    Test number
    428139838130
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,824 miles (+7,120)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,824 miles
    Test number
    466034083129
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Pass99,704 miles (+6,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,704 miles
    Test number
    170693644675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,861 miles (+5,488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,861 miles
    Test number
    624570119344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,373 miles (+4,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,373 miles
    Test number
    904059932656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass82,754 miles (+2,985)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    709300147805
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,769 miles (+3,982)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,769 miles
    Test number
    157822675432
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

  9. Pass75,787 miles (+3,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    75,787 miles
    Test number
    534261926181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,584 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,584 miles
    Test number
    778684332428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,532 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,532 miles
    Test number
    453345047968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail67,532 miles (+8,191)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,532 miles
    Test number
    559701369412
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass59,341 miles (+7,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,341 miles
    Test number
    594096803167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door stiff to open

  14. Pass51,415 miles (+8,648)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,415 miles
    Test number
    527405055153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped

  15. Pass42,767 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,767 miles
    Test number
    915966154101
    • NoteAdvise: insufficient emissions to obtain print out

Questions about V20 EJO

Does V20 EJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 EJO is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 EJO?
The MOT on V20 EJO is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 EJO done?
V20 EJO was recorded at 114,174 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 5,830 miles a year.
Has V20 EJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 EJO has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V20 EJO 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 V20 EJO find?
V20 EJO passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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