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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

Y20 PLBMOT history

Y20 PLB is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 160,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

Y20 PLB red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,828 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 PLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
4 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 PLB was last recorded at 160,828 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 17,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,742 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
17,086 miles
Average per year
12,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,828 miles
  • 2025 – 143,742 miles
  • 2024 – 137,744 miles
  • 2023 – 128,034 miles
  • 2022 – 119,507 miles
  • 2021 – 108,574 miles
  • 2019 – 93,618 miles
  • 2018 – 71,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,828 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,828 miles
    Test number
    257555250606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail160,828 miles (+17,086)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,828 miles
    Test number
    481770289583
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass143,742 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,742 miles
    Test number
    339203744322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,744 miles (+9,710)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,744 miles
    Test number
    825893584369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 lipped/thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heatshield loose, secure

  5. Pass128,034 miles (+8,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,034 miles
    Test number
    279763843834
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass119,507 miles (+10,933)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,507 miles
    Test number
    699819838760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,574 miles (+14,956)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,574 miles
    Test number
    669722540926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,618 miles (+21,663)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,618 miles
    Test number
    366864838770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,955 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,955 miles
    Test number
    220744015078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm pad left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly stepped inside shoulders

Questions about Y20 PLB

Does Y20 PLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 PLB is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 PLB?
The MOT on Y20 PLB is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 PLB done?
Y20 PLB was recorded at 160,828 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 12,072 miles a year.
Has Y20 PLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 PLB has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y20 PLB 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 Y20 PLB find?
Y20 PLB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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