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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

Y20 SHUMOT history

Y20 SHU is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

Y20 SHU red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,525 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 SHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 SHU was last recorded at 140,525 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,522 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,525 miles
  • 2025 – 139,818 miles
  • 2024 – 134,929 miles
  • 2023 – 131,375 miles
  • 2022 – 128,101 miles
  • 2021 – 124,784 miles
  • 2020 – 120,063 miles
  • 2019 – 109,187 miles
  • 2018 – 101,574 miles
  • 2017 – 96,355 miles
  • 2016 – 87,935 miles
  • 2015 – 78,596 miles
  • 2014 – 72,067 miles
  • 2013 – 64,547 miles
  • 2012 – 60,636 miles
  • 2011 – 54,868 miles
  • 2010 – 46,574 miles
  • 2009 – 35,596 miles
  • 2008 – 27,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,525 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,525 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,525 miles
    Test number
    325244055653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,522 miles (+704)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,522 miles
    Test number
    414155429795
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  3. Pass139,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,818 miles
    Test number
    836285494638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,818 miles (+4,889)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,818 miles
    Test number
    831945428219
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,929 miles (+3,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,929 miles
    Test number
    842759552290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,375 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,375 miles
    Test number
    522214564607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,373 miles (+3,272)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,373 miles
    Test number
    398308577196
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,101 miles (+3,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,101 miles
    Test number
    603277293393
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass124,784 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,784 miles
    Test number
    700020512164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail124,784 miles (+4,721)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,784 miles
    Test number
    936583757681
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass120,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,063 miles
    Test number
    672808945867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail120,063 miles (+10,876)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,063 miles
    Test number
    455292436422
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass109,187 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,187 miles
    Test number
    495523288156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,183 miles (+7,609)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,183 miles
    Test number
    584123534182
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass101,574 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,574 miles
    Test number
    346673857832
    • Advisory(both) front tyres the inner edge part worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the rear rubber bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear the tyre outer side wall showing excessive small cracks,
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

  16. Fail101,574 miles (+5,219)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,574 miles
    Test number
    145948897991
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Advisory(both) front tyres the inner edge part worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the rear rubber bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear the tyre outer side wall showing excessive small cracks,
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

  17. Pass96,355 miles (+8,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,355 miles
    Test number
    252783545443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass87,935 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,935 miles
    Test number
    169789352901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,892 miles (+9,296)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,892 miles
    Test number
    535599501576
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  20. Pass78,596 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,596 miles
    Test number
    207208335134
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail78,596 miles (+6,529)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,596 miles
    Test number
    179058235105
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass72,067 miles (+7,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,067 miles
    Test number
    158778644077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass64,547 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,547 miles
    Test number
    518906663008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,636 miles (+5,768)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,636 miles
    Test number
    317557762081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,868 miles (+8,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,868 miles
    Test number
    845280361030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass46,574 miles (+10,978)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,574 miles
    Test number
    140083360047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,596 miles (+8,330)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,596 miles
    Test number
    814124669041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,266 miles
    Test number
    630626468096
    • 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)

Questions about Y20 SHU

Does Y20 SHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 SHU is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 SHU?
The MOT on Y20 SHU is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 SHU done?
Y20 SHU was recorded at 140,525 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 6,092 miles a year.
Has Y20 SHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 SHU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y20 SHU 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 SHU find?
Y20 SHU passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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