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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

Y20 SKWMOT history

Y20 SKW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

Y20 SKW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,911 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 SKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 SKW was last recorded at 149,911 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 1,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,114 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,797 miles
Average per year
8,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,911 miles
  • 2025 – 148,114 miles
  • 2024 – 142,189 miles
  • 2023 – 132,716 miles
  • 2022 – 125,063 miles
  • 2021 – 117,838 miles
  • 2020 – 112,716 miles
  • 2019 – 103,198 miles
  • 2018 – 97,198 miles
  • 2017 – 91,265 miles
  • 2016 – 75,579 miles
  • 2015 – 63,478 miles
  • 2014 – 47,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,911 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s Wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,911 miles (+1,797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,911 miles
    Test number
    990991484098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass148,114 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,114 miles
    Test number
    473489393574
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail148,112 miles (+5,923)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,112 miles
    Test number
    134114193092
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass142,189 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,189 miles
    Test number
    999479743539
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met legal requirements
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front tyre inner edges slight wear
  5. Fail142,189 miles (+9,473)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,189 miles
    Test number
    650595846756
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met legal requirements
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front tyre inner edges slight wear
  6. Pass132,716 miles (+7,653)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,716 miles
    Test number
    122812735760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,063 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,063 miles
    Test number
    392670715392
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryZero emmsion
  8. Fail125,063 miles (+7,225)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,063 miles
    Test number
    390220021193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryZero emmsion
  9. Pass117,838 miles (+5,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,838 miles
    Test number
    639678401936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNear side wing mirror cracked
  10. Pass112,716 miles (+9,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,716 miles
    Test number
    727372744474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass103,198 miles (+6,000)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,198 miles
    Test number
    347090915138
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass97,198 miles (+5,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,198 miles
    Test number
    983943531816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front n/s/f wing mirror broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass91,265 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,265 miles
    Test number
    856278921871
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryWinter/snow tyres fitted all round and have some damage in tread area
  14. Fail91,265 miles (+15,686)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,265 miles
    Test number
    536194455495
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryWinter/snow tyres fitted all round and have some damage in tread area
  15. Pass75,579 miles (+12,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,579 miles
    Test number
    585492400236
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn lipped and scored
  16. Pass63,478 miles (+15,748)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,478 miles
    Test number
    496674385082
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
  17. Pass47,730 miles (+2,813)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,730 miles
    Test number
    248217894089
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass44,917 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,917 miles
    Test number
    268012844049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y20 SKW

Does Y20 SKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 SKW is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 SKW?
The MOT on Y20 SKW is valid until 29 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 SKW done?
Y20 SKW was recorded at 149,911 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 8,258 miles a year.
Has Y20 SKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 SKW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y20 SKW 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 SKW find?
Y20 SKW passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges worn, and 2 more.

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