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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

S17 DEDMOT history

S17 DED is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 248,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

S17 DED silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
248,129 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
7,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 DED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 DED was last recorded at 248,129 miles on 17 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2026: 248,129 miles, lower than 248,130 miles on 18 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
248,130 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Average per year
7,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,129 miles
  • 2025 – 248,130 miles
  • 2024 – 247,974 miles
  • 2023 – 237,403 miles
  • 2022 – 228,748 miles
  • 2021 – 217,995 miles
  • 2020 – 210,108 miles
  • 2019 – 201,519 miles
  • 2018 – 187,181 miles
  • 2017 – 174,539 miles
  • 2016 – 165,324 miles
  • 2015 – 156,801 miles
  • 2014 – 149,797 miles
  • 2013 – 144,086 miles
  • 2012 – 141,288 miles
  • 2011 – 136,253 miles
  • 2010 – 131,010 miles
  • 2009 – 125,078 miles
  • 2008 – 116,275 miles
  • 2007 – 104,588 miles
  • 2006 – 95,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,129 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

36 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    248,129 miles
    Test number
    340128975094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail248,129 miles (-1)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,129 miles
    Test number
    110745960276
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass248,130 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    248,130 miles
    Test number
    453223783258
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail248,129 miles (+155)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,129 miles
    Test number
    719948568960
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass247,974 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    247,974 miles
    Test number
    763483691601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail247,938 miles (+10,535)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,938 miles
    Test number
    455993988136
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass237,403 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    237,403 miles
    Test number
    477391907423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail237,401 miles (+8,653)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,401 miles
    Test number
    687920470610
    • MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass228,748 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    228,748 miles
    Test number
    451693243986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail228,747 miles (+10,752)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,747 miles
    Test number
    267322599867
    • DangerousNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CHILD SEAT INSECURE!!
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass217,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    217,995 miles
    Test number
    976417128317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail217,995 miles (+7,887)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,995 miles
    Test number
    149238268595
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass210,108 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    210,108 miles
    Test number
    377508674401
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  14. Fail210,105 miles (+8,586)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,105 miles
    Test number
    186688348912
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  15. Pass201,519 miles (+14,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    201,519 miles
    Test number
    971523482243
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  16. Pass187,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    187,181 miles
    Test number
    274155108432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail187,181 miles (+12,642)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,181 miles
    Test number
    764650323730
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  18. Pass174,539 miles (+9,215)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    174,539 miles
    Test number
    152050182404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass165,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    165,324 miles
    Test number
    869448575404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail165,324 miles (+8,523)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,324 miles
    Test number
    678858251936
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass156,801 miles (+7,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    156,801 miles
    Test number
    655374595102
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  22. Pass149,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    149,797 miles
    Test number
    377757464136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail149,797 miles (+5,711)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,797 miles
    Test number
    668457264156
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn to 3mm
    • NoteO/s rear tyre near limit & out of shape
  24. Pass144,086 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    144,086 miles
    Test number
    398020693169
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread blocking on inside edge
  25. Fail144,086 miles (+2,798)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,086 miles
    Test number
    876070393199
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread blocking on inside edge
  26. Pass141,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    141,288 miles
    Test number
    699321392132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail141,288 miles (+5,035)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,288 miles
    Test number
    586631292107
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  28. Pass136,253 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    136,253 miles
    Test number
    258745581469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass131,010 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    131,010 miles
    Test number
    373705890170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly de-liminated.
    • NoteO/S/F Bottom ball joint gaiter split.
  30. Fail131,010 miles (+5,932)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,010 miles
    Test number
    121815290119
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly de-liminated.
    • NoteO/S/F Bottom ball joint gaiter split.
  31. Pass125,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    125,078 miles
    Test number
    552504299195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail125,065 miles (+8,790)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,065 miles
    Test number
    263034099143
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  33. Pass116,275 miles (+11,687)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    116,275 miles
    Test number
    702527398199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass104,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    104,588 miles
    Test number
    911321677173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail104,588 miles (+9,112)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,588 miles
    Test number
    173650177171
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
  36. Pass95,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    95,476 miles
    Test number
    914881196179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 DED

Does S17 DED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 DED is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 DED?
The MOT on S17 DED is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 DED done?
S17 DED was recorded at 248,129 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 7,625 miles a year.
Has S17 DED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 DED has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 DED ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S17 DED find?
S17 DED passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall and tread; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle.

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