VOLKSWAGEN GOLF P20SLF has 24 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 161,272 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 11:31.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Friday 22nd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

P20SLF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND JANUARY 2027161,272 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202522ND JANUARY 2026160,283 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All 4 Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202321ST DECEMBER 2024160,070 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED20TH DECEMBER 2023160,061 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 202220TH DECEMBER 2023155,426 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202120TH DECEMBER 2022151,399 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded.
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Surface Rust Underneath.
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202128TH JANUARY 2022147,211 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Back Box Seam Split (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Upper Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED13TH JANUARY 2021147,203 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Back Box Seam Split (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Rear Upper Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202028TH JANUARY 2021141,095 MI
FAILED7TH JANUARY 2020141,039 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED7TH JANUARY 201928TH JANUARY 2020131,580 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre 2mm
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201828TH JANUARY 2019123,010 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Uneven/stepping On Inner Edge
FAILED27TH JANUARY 2018123,010 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Uneven/stepping On Inner Edge
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 225/40-18 (4.1.e.1)
  8. FAIL - Rear Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  9. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Missing (6.3.1a)
PASSED3RD MARCH 20172ND MARCH 2018119,318 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit At Limits. Replacement Required. (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Heat Shield Corroded Away.
PASSED3RD MARCH 20162ND MARCH 2017103,667 MI
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201517TH FEBRUARY 201678,863 MI
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201414TH FEBRUARY 201564,902 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Worn And Corroded At Inner Surfaces.
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201311TH FEBRUARY 201453,696 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 201353,687 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED7TH JUNE 20121ST JULY 201348,634 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
PASSED10TH JUNE 20111ST JULY 201245,297 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Damage To Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall
  2. USER ENTERED - Damage To Nearside Front & Offside Front Outer Wheel Rims
PASSED22ND JUNE 20101ST JULY 201139,318 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED1ST JULY 20091ST JULY 201034,367 MI
PASSED9TH JUNE 20081ST JULY 200928,651 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P20SLF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

P20SLF MOT Comments

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P20SLF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 161,272 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,680 miles

P20SLF FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration P20SLF was manufactured on Friday 1st July 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 161,272 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,680 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P20SLF has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 42 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does P20SLF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 P20SLF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P20SLF Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 P20SLF does have Tax. Read more

When does P20SLF Tax expire?

The current Tax for P20SLF will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does P20SLF MOT expire?

The current MOT for P20SLF will expire in 8 months on Friday 22nd January 2027. Read more

When did P20SLF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P20SLF was on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 11:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P20SLF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for P20SLF we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P20SLF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for P20SLF we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P20SLF?

P20SLF is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has P20SLF done?

The odometer reading for P20SLF at the last MOT in January 2026 was 161,272 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,680 miles per year. Read more

How old is P20SLF?

The vehicle P20SLF was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st July 2005. Read more

What colour is P20SLF?

The official colour of P20SLF is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does P20SLF have?

P20SLF has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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