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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

S17 JOEMOT history

S17 JOE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

S17 JOE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,801 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 JOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 JOE was last recorded at 122,801 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 5,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,161 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,640 miles
Average per year
6,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,801 miles
  • 2025 – 117,161 miles
  • 2024 – 106,590 miles
  • 2023 – 97,573 miles
  • 2022 – 89,631 miles
  • 2021 – 88,026 miles
  • 2020 – 84,590 miles
  • 2019 – 81,687 miles
  • 2018 – 77,888 miles
  • 2017 – 74,073 miles
  • 2016 – 68,691 miles
  • 2015 – 64,497 miles
  • 2010 – 22,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,801 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear both shock absorber dust covers detachedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some componentsRecorded at 5 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.

  • Headlamps deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,801 miles (+5,640)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,801 miles
    Test number
    581496997196
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorber dust covers detached
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components

  2. Pass117,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,161 miles
    Test number
    388766149338
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components

  3. Fail117,161 miles (+10,571)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,161 miles
    Test number
    213105248107
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge too limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge too limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass106,590 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,590 miles
    Test number
    546258273662
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  5. Fail106,590 miles (+9,017)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,590 miles
    Test number
    375414227485
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  6. Pass97,573 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,573 miles
    Test number
    777961494361
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  7. Fail97,572 miles (+7,941)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,572 miles
    Test number
    451159645040
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  8. Pass89,631 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,631 miles
    Test number
    662695524063
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components

  9. Fail89,626 miles (+8)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,626 miles
    Test number
    487114940138
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Fail89,618 miles (+1,592)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,618 miles
    Test number
    760413691186
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorber dust covers detached
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  11. Pass88,026 miles (+3,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,026 miles
    Test number
    865019470363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers detached
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  12. Pass84,590 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,590 miles
    Test number
    868442601221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers detached

  13. Fail84,580 miles (+2,893)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,580 miles
    Test number
    699828310569
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers detached

  14. Pass81,687 miles (+3,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,687 miles
    Test number
    642104243356
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  15. Pass77,888 miles (+3,815)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,888 miles
    Test number
    403941343706
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  16. Pass74,073 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,073 miles
    Test number
    969623935471
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  17. Fail74,071 miles (+5,380)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,071 miles
    Test number
    939700636894
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  18. Pass68,691 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,691 miles
    Test number
    543102427376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  19. Fail68,691 miles (+4,194)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,691 miles
    Test number
    330735631290
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  20. Pass64,497 miles (+41,789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,497 miles
    Test number
    449823225216
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass22,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,708 miles
    Test number
    450106770093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 JOE

Does S17 JOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 JOE is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 JOE?
The MOT on S17 JOE is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 JOE done?
S17 JOE was recorded at 122,801 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 6,067 miles a year.
Has S17 JOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 JOE has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S17 JOE 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 JOE find?
S17 JOE passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear both shock absorber dust covers detached, and 1 more.

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