Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
S17 DRJMOT history
S17 DRJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 144,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 144,611 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,387 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S17 DRJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 2 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S17 DRJ was last recorded at 144,611 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 3,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,435 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,176 miles
- Average per year
- 10,387 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,611 miles
- 2025 – 141,435 miles
- 2024 – 137,633 miles
- 2023 – 134,141 miles
- 2022 – 120,019 miles
- 2021 – 103,557 miles
- 2020 – 89,914 miles
- 2019 – 76,204 miles
- 2018 – 60,706 miles
- 2017 – 42,663 miles
- 2016 – 31,526 miles
- 2015 – 23,640 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,611 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 144,611 miles
- Test number
- 365678994061
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail144,610 miles (+3,175)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,610 miles
- Test number
- 823661757975
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass141,435 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 141,435 miles
- Test number
- 296736241387
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail141,430 miles (+3,797)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,430 miles
- Test number
- 518721693930
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass137,633 miles (+3,492)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 137,633 miles
- Test number
- 487350403550
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass134,141 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 134,141 miles
- Test number
- 721975069585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,106 miles (+14,087)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,106 miles
- Test number
- 423193080882
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f + o/s/r on 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f + n/s/r on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,019 miles (+16,462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 120,019 miles
- Test number
- 591575318110
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass103,557 miles (+5,175)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 103,557 miles
- Test number
- 572274662650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,382 miles (+8,468)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 98,382 miles
- Test number
- 430173584681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,914 miles (+13,710)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 89,914 miles
- Test number
- 885109698675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,204 miles (+15,498)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 76,204 miles
- Test number
- 544691965645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,706 miles (+18,043)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 60,706 miles
- Test number
- 847965716579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,663 miles (+11,137)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 42,663 miles
- Test number
- 266546985405
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryDaytime running lights on all the time
Pass31,526 miles (+7,886)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 31,526 miles
- Test number
- 441844957280
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass23,640 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 23,640 miles
- Test number
- 887879055087
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/f tyre side wall (outer) small cracks/splitting
- NoteUneven wear to both front tyres
Questions about S17 DRJ
- Does S17 DRJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 DRJ is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S17 DRJ?
- The MOT on S17 DRJ is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S17 DRJ done?
- S17 DRJ was recorded at 144,611 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 10,387 miles a year.
- Has S17 DRJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S17 DRJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on S17 DRJ 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 S17 DRJ find?
- S17 DRJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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