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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

L21 SJWMOT history

L21 SJW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L21 SJW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,658 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 SJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 SJW was last recorded at 116,658 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,897 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
761 miles
Average per year
3,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,658 miles
  • 2025 – 115,897 miles
  • 2024 – 114,720 miles
  • 2023 – 112,965 miles
  • 2022 – 111,733 miles
  • 2021 – 111,139 miles
  • 2020 – 110,426 miles
  • 2019 – 109,775 miles
  • 2018 – 108,575 miles
  • 2017 – 106,220 miles
  • 2016 – 104,180 miles
  • 2015 – 101,405 miles
  • 2014 – 96,887 miles
  • 2013 – 86,551 miles
  • 2012 – 79,553 miles
  • 2011 – 73,590 miles
  • 2010 – 67,740 miles
  • 2009 – 61,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,658 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,658 miles (+761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,658 miles
    Test number
    323439700494
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,897 miles
    Test number
    861560573153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail115,897 miles (+1,177)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,897 miles
    Test number
    702281883366
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass114,720 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,720 miles
    Test number
    273586148619
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,683 miles (+1,718)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,683 miles
    Test number
    884741881849
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,965 miles
    Test number
    923488007935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,965 miles (+1,232)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,965 miles
    Test number
    675121120290
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,733 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    730154239055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,139 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,139 miles
    Test number
    286481331895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,426 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,426 miles
    Test number
    406950750110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,775 miles (+1,200)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,775 miles
    Test number
    318656600917
    • MinorCentral Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass108,575 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,575 miles
    Test number
    828299909970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,527 miles (+2,307)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,527 miles
    Test number
    145977454624
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass106,220 miles (+2,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,220 miles
    Test number
    849929332768
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass104,180 miles (+2,775)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,180 miles
    Test number
    279777841224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

  16. Pass101,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,405 miles
    Test number
    391217154498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,405 miles (+4,518)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,405 miles
    Test number
    196205385207
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass96,887 miles (+10,336)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,887 miles
    Test number
    119095564202
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass86,551 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    138162483284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,553 miles (+5,963)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,553 miles
    Test number
    406638672215
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass73,590 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,590 miles
    Test number
    178518871217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,740 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    944237880274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,732 miles (+6,637)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,732 miles
    Test number
    293816580228
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteUndertray partly insecure

  24. Pass61,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,095 miles
    Test number
    581316149257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 SJW

Does L21 SJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 SJW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 SJW?
The MOT on L21 SJW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 SJW done?
L21 SJW was recorded at 116,658 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,259 miles a year.
Has L21 SJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 SJW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 SJW 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 L21 SJW find?
L21 SJW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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