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Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

S21 ABLMOT history

S21 ABL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 6 MOT tests, with 44,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

S21 ABL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
44,980 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
6
6 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 ABL was last recorded at 44,980 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 6,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,478 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,502 miles
Average per year
6,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,980 miles
  • 2025 – 38,478 miles
  • 2024 – 32,381 miles
  • 2023 – 23,578 miles
  • 2022 – 17,359 miles
  • 2021 – 10,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

6 tests since 25 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,980 miles (+6,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    44,980 miles
    Test number
    284063465176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass38,478 miles (+6,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    38,478 miles
    Test number
    607183254071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass32,381 miles (+8,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    32,381 miles
    Test number
    792142218406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass23,578 miles (+6,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    23,578 miles
    Test number
    500630031974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass17,359 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    17,359 miles
    Test number
    665797672447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass10,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    10,772 miles
    Test number
    785678498297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 ABL

Does S21 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 ABL is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 ABL?
The MOT on S21 ABL is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 ABL done?
S21 ABL was recorded at 44,980 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,861 miles a year.
Has S21 ABL ever failed its MOT?
No. S21 ABL has passed all 6 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S21 ABL 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 S21 ABL find?
S21 ABL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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