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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

X20 LGSMOT history

X20 LGS is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

X20 LGS red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
161,470 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X20 LGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X20 LGS was last recorded at 161,470 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,468 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,470 miles
  • 2025 – 155,309 miles
  • 2024 – 154,039 miles
  • 2023 – 151,600 miles
  • 2022 – 145,882 miles
  • 2021 – 139,343 miles
  • 2020 – 130,820 miles
  • 2019 – 125,843 miles
  • 2018 – 119,438 miles
  • 2017 – 112,997 miles
  • 2016 – 98,140 miles
  • 2015 – 81,460 miles
  • 2014 – 66,930 miles
  • 2013 – 55,701 miles
  • 2012 – 39,757 miles
  • 2011 – 27,605 miles
  • 2010 – 22,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,470 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,470 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    161,470 miles
    Test number
    437837875581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail161,468 miles (+6,159)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,468 miles
    Test number
    579385192937
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass155,309 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,309 miles
    Test number
    960539852234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,039 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,039 miles
    Test number
    499703111412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail154,037 miles (+2,437)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,037 miles
    Test number
    307704873102
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass151,600 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,600 miles
    Test number
    758425961638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,597 miles (+5,715)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,597 miles
    Test number
    204227761939
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass145,882 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,882 miles
    Test number
    976213841854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,343 miles (+8,523)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,343 miles
    Test number
    389360563414
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  10. Pass130,820 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,820 miles
    Test number
    911707545083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail130,817 miles (+4,974)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,817 miles
    Test number
    857079204291
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass125,843 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,843 miles
    Test number
    820762456978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Fail125,841 miles (+6,403)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,841 miles
    Test number
    425472062237
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass119,438 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,438 miles
    Test number
    555639522264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Fail119,433 miles (+6,436)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,433 miles
    Test number
    318307065544
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass112,997 miles (+14,857)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,997 miles
    Test number
    785186469240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,140 miles (+16,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,140 miles
    Test number
    370815686879
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail81,460 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,460 miles
    Test number
    506932055050
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass81,460 miles (+14,530)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,460 miles
    Test number
    678622055098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,930 miles (+11,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,930 miles
    Test number
    847177754066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass55,701 miles (+15,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,701 miles
    Test number
    565998253053
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  22. Pass39,757 miles (+12,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,757 miles
    Test number
    339370762097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass27,605 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,605 miles
    Test number
    937217221004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,135 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,135 miles
    Test number
    253555810064
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about X20 LGS

Does X20 LGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 LGS is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X20 LGS?
The MOT on X20 LGS is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X20 LGS done?
X20 LGS was recorded at 161,470 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 8,607 miles a year.
Has X20 LGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X20 LGS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X20 LGS 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 X20 LGS find?
X20 LGS passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear.

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