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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

V20 LMSMOT history

V20 LMS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 55,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

V20 LMS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
55,934 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 LMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 LMS was last recorded at 55,934 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 2,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,890 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,044 miles
Average per year
3,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,934 miles
  • 2025 – 53,890 miles
  • 2024 – 51,091 miles
  • 2023 – 47,881 miles
  • 2022 – 44,822 miles
  • 2021 – 42,571 miles
  • 2020 – 40,906 miles
  • 2019 – 38,163 miles
  • 2018 – 36,002 miles
  • 2017 – 33,546 miles
  • 2016 – 30,279 miles
  • 2014 – 26,551 miles
  • 2013 – 22,565 miles
  • 2012 – 11,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,934 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,934 miles (+2,044)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    55,934 miles
    Test number
    276683720180
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass53,890 miles (+2,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    53,890 miles
    Test number
    176611056898
    • AdvisoryFront NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass51,091 miles (+3,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    51,091 miles
    Test number
    937483470133
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass47,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,881 miles
    Test number
    151277413087
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail47,881 miles (+3,059)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,881 miles
    Test number
    118238127760
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass44,822 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,822 miles
    Test number
    577896357274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,571 miles (+1,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    945922386381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass40,906 miles (+2,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,906 miles
    Test number
    159137696582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass38,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,163 miles
    Test number
    247316853975
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear water in light lense
  10. Fail38,163 miles (+2,161)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,163 miles
    Test number
    909212675582
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear water in light lense
  11. Pass36,002 miles (+2,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,002 miles
    Test number
    497662728849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass33,546 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,546 miles
    Test number
    381770536246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,496 miles (+3,217)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,496 miles
    Test number
    967236361810
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass30,279 miles (+3,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,279 miles
    Test number
    598476550779
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass26,551 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    26,551 miles
    Test number
    486023254343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,565 miles (+10,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,565 miles
    Test number
    488265443398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass11,728 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    11,728 miles
    Test number
    949099942353
    • NoteNsf tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Questions about V20 LMS

Does V20 LMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 LMS is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 LMS?
The MOT on V20 LMS is valid until 13 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 LMS done?
V20 LMS was recorded at 55,934 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 3,358 miles a year.
Has V20 LMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 LMS has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V20 LMS 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 LMS find?
V20 LMS passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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