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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

V20 WJLMOT history

V20 WJL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Sept 2014. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 105,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.

V20 WJL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2025
Mileage
105,215 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2024
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 WJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2025
Latest MOT test
16 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 WJL was last recorded at 105,215 miles on 16 May 2024, 10,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,357 miles · 25 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
10,858 miles
Average per year
11,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,215 miles
  • 2023 – 94,357 miles
  • 2022 – 88,130 miles
  • 2021 – 70,405 miles
  • 2020 – 56,544 miles
  • 2019 – 42,755 miles
  • 2018 – 35,492 miles
  • 2017 – 28,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,215 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,215 miles (+10,858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,215 miles
    Test number
    831059346647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass94,357 miles (+6,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,357 miles
    Test number
    981461379288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass88,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,130 miles
    Test number
    295363960184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,129 miles (+17,724)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,129 miles
    Test number
    995192116807
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass70,405 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,405 miles
    Test number
    850845152688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,404 miles (+13,860)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,404 miles
    Test number
    984562994392
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass56,544 miles (+13,789)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,544 miles
    Test number
    290249744856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,755 miles (+7,263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,755 miles
    Test number
    549609805536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass35,492 miles (+7,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,492 miles
    Test number
    278182385770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass28,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,337 miles
    Test number
    891489505067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail28,337 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,337 miles
    Test number
    557735577764
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V20 WJL

Does V20 WJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V20 WJL expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V20 WJL?
The MOT on V20 WJL expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V20 WJL done?
V20 WJL was recorded at 105,215 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 11,387 miles a year.
Has V20 WJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 WJL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V20 WJL 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 WJL find?
V20 WJL passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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