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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,000 cc

S17 NMLMOT history

S17 NML is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

S17 NML black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,983 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 NML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 NML was last recorded at 117,983 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,688 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
295 miles
Average per year
6,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,983 miles
  • 2025 – 117,688 miles
  • 2024 – 110,503 miles
  • 2023 – 103,657 miles
  • 2022 – 89,679 miles
  • 2021 – 89,621 miles
  • 2020 – 82,874 miles
  • 2019 – 78,243 miles
  • 2018 – 69,163 miles
  • 2017 – 56,030 miles
  • 2015 – 53,803 miles
  • 2014 – 51,350 miles
  • 2013 – 49,201 miles
  • 2012 – 38,970 miles
  • 2011 – 29,353 miles
  • 2010 – 19,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slightly slow to retractRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,983 miles (+295)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,983 miles
    Test number
    350773656145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Fail117,688 miles (+7,185)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,688 miles
    Test number
    492384725042
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass110,503 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,503 miles
    Test number
    891070123717
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail110,503 miles (+6,846)2 repaired4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,503 miles
    Test number
    356335295560
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass103,657 miles (+6,876)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,657 miles
    Test number
    911153188319
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass96,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,781 miles
    Test number
    153853167445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,781 miles (+7,102)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,781 miles
    Test number
    549772292827
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass89,679 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,679 miles
    Test number
    512710792567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail89,621 miles (+6,747)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    677776068776
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass82,874 miles (+4,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,874 miles
    Test number
    632680257601
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass78,243 miles (+9,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,243 miles
    Test number
    234548587552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + side wall damaged + punctured (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass69,163 miles (+10,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,163 miles
    Test number
    980096589400
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm+side wall damage but no cords exposed at this stage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded
  13. Pass59,148 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,148 miles
    Test number
    316502845978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,030 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,030 miles
    Test number
    858038979281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,803 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,803 miles
    Test number
    533996797987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,350 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,350 miles
    Test number
    919785664379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,201 miles (+10,231)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,201 miles
    Test number
    697049403370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,970 miles
    Test number
    416884722383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,970 miles (+9,617)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,970 miles
    Test number
    357344222316
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low and uneven on inner edge
  20. Pass29,353 miles (+9,809)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,353 miles
    Test number
    476366021324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,544 miles
    Test number
    772503040345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 NML

Does S17 NML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 NML is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 NML?
The MOT on S17 NML is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 NML done?
S17 NML was recorded at 117,983 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,529 miles a year.
Has S17 NML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 NML has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S17 NML 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 NML find?
S17 NML passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged side wall area; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front seat belt slightly slow to retract, and 8 more.

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