Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
S21 ATRMOT history
S21 ATR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 173,781 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 173,781 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,866 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S21 ATR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S21 ATR was last recorded at 173,781 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 12,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,767 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,014 miles
- Average per year
- 11,866 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,781 miles
- 2025 – 161,767 miles
- 2024 – 147,517 miles
- 2023 – 132,668 miles
- 2022 – 122,136 miles
- 2021 – 112,700 miles
- 2019 – 105,503 miles
- 2018 – 82,383 miles
- 2017 – 67,038 miles
- 2016 – 56,198 miles
- 2015 – 42,144 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,781 miles
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm & worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 24 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,781 miles (+12,014)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 173,781 miles
- Test number
- 134175905089
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm & worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass161,767 miles (+14,250)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 161,767 miles
- Test number
- 567003237463
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,517 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 147,517 miles
- Test number
- 288135665815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,517 miles (+14,849)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,517 miles
- Test number
- 252243955913
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass132,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 132,668 miles
- Test number
- 206577178948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,668 miles (+10,532)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,668 miles
- Test number
- 213465289141
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,136 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 122,136 miles
- Test number
- 133565529137
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail122,134 miles (+9,434)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,134 miles
- Test number
- 649901873878
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass112,700 miles (+7,197)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 112,700 miles
- Test number
- 324531827287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping (5.3.2 (b))
Pass105,503 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 105,503 miles
- Test number
- 700070521051
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm, worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,503 miles (+12,050)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,503 miles
- Test number
- 813696640924
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm, worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))
Pass93,453 miles (+11,070)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 93,453 miles
- Test number
- 576158198338
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,383 miles (+15,345)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 82,383 miles
- Test number
- 610965465271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,038 miles (+10,840)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 67,038 miles
- Test number
- 638174727337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,198 miles (+14,054)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 56,198 miles
- Test number
- 312010685114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,144 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 42,144 miles
- Test number
- 679744825059
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about S21 ATR
- Does S21 ATR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 ATR is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S21 ATR?
- The MOT on S21 ATR is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S21 ATR done?
- S21 ATR was recorded at 173,781 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 11,866 miles a year.
- Has S21 ATR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S21 ATR has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on S21 ATR 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 ATR find?
- S21 ATR passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; centre exhaust sleeve corroded, and 2 more.
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