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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

V20 LJSMOT history

V20 LJS is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

V20 LJS red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,045 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 LJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 LJS was last recorded at 124,045 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 6,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,242 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,803 miles
Average per year
6,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,045 miles
  • 2025 – 117,242 miles
  • 2024 – 114,263 miles
  • 2023 – 113,689 miles
  • 2022 – 109,427 miles
  • 2021 – 102,235 miles
  • 2020 – 100,664 miles
  • 2019 – 95,814 miles
  • 2018 – 86,318 miles
  • 2017 – 81,632 miles
  • 2016 – 76,352 miles
  • 2015 – 70,865 miles
  • 2014 – 69,468 miles
  • 2013 – 61,437 miles
  • 2012 – 34,968 miles
  • 2011 – 29,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,045 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,045 miles (+6,803)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,045 miles
    Test number
    338334259583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,242 miles (+2,979)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,242 miles
    Test number
    714336924009
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass114,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,263 miles
    Test number
    960222043138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,263 miles (+574)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,263 miles
    Test number
    357468691085
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass113,689 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,689 miles
    Test number
    689170028218
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail113,688 miles (+4,261)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,688 miles
    Test number
    261226056224
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,427 miles (+7,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,427 miles
    Test number
    892981059441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,235 miles
    Test number
    402431070948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,234 miles (+1,570)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,234 miles
    Test number
    533318683280
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass100,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,664 miles
    Test number
    685589518915
    • AdvisoryFront Rear wishbone bushes starting to perish

  11. Fail100,664 miles (+4,850)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,664 miles
    Test number
    203330185078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Rear wishbone bushes starting to perish

  12. Pass95,814 miles (+9,496)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,814 miles
    Test number
    161006006167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,318 miles (+4,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,318 miles
    Test number
    985016657407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads 4mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads 4mm (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass81,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,632 miles
    Test number
    460036852875
    • 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)

  15. Fail81,632 miles (+5,280)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,632 miles
    Test number
    880549508032
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass76,352 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,352 miles
    Test number
    902402469457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,865 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,865 miles
    Test number
    346963405187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,468 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,468 miles
    Test number
    776205004151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,437 miles (+26,469)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,437 miles
    Test number
    206196433411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,968 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,968 miles
    Test number
    468766442193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,809 miles
    Test number
    405815181229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,809 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,809 miles
    Test number
    617265781210
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about V20 LJS

Does V20 LJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 LJS is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 LJS?
The MOT on V20 LJS is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 LJS done?
V20 LJS was recorded at 124,045 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,557 miles a year.
Has V20 LJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 LJS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V20 LJS 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 LJS find?
V20 LJS passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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