Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
S21 FBTMOT history
S21 FBT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 227,657 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 227,657 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,657 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S21 FBT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 12 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S21 FBT was last recorded at 227,657 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 7,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 220,104 miles · 21 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,553 miles
- Average per year
- 9,657 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 227,657 miles
- 2024 – 220,104 miles
- 2023 – 217,000 miles
- 2022 – 214,095 miles
- 2021 – 204,074 miles
- 2020 – 190,548 miles
- 2019 – 179,761 miles
- 2018 – 166,266 miles
- 2017 – 153,317 miles
- 2016 – 139,284 miles
- 2015 – 127,143 miles
- 2014 – 116,307 miles
- 2013 – 103,582 miles
- 2012 – 90,852 miles
- 2011 – 81,316 miles
- 2010 – 78,193 miles
- 2009 – 74,985 miles
- 2008 – 70,472 miles
- 2007 – 62,301 miles
- 2006 – 47,127 miles
- 2005 – 32,057 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass227,657 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe at flexi hose swollen under plastic coating on pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush of arm splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel pipe sections of flexi brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of offside front to rear steel pipe swollen under plastic coating on pipe (1.1.11 (c))
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012
Full MOT history
27 tests since 9 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,657 miles (+7,553)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 227,657 miles
- Test number
- 261884491874
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe at flexi hose swollen under plastic coating on pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush of arm splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel pipe sections of flexi brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of offside front to rear steel pipe swollen under plastic coating on pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass220,104 miles (+3,104)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 220,104 miles
- Test number
- 475631360643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,000 miles (+2,905)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 217,000 miles
- Test number
- 256442571341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,095 miles (+10,021)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 214,095 miles
- Test number
- 142054853118
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass204,074 miles (+13,526)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 204,074 miles
- Test number
- 890610840110
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass190,548 miles (+10,787)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 190,548 miles
- Test number
- 628879790400
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass179,761 miles (+13,495)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 179,761 miles
- Test number
- 492335423508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,266 miles (+12,949)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 166,266 miles
- Test number
- 330002924928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,317 miles (+14,033)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 153,317 miles
- Test number
- 389294383344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass139,284 miles (+12,141)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 139,284 miles
- Test number
- 822114673723
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated,
Pass127,143 miles (+10,836)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 127,143 miles
- Test number
- 592826404859
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass116,307 miles (+12,725)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 116,307 miles
- Test number
- 386724484462
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass103,582 miles5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 103,582 miles
- Test number
- 395971593265
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported
Fail103,582 miles (+12,730)3 failures5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,582 miles
- Test number
- 357511893231
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported
Pass90,852 miles (+9,536)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 90,852 miles
- Test number
- 878291792270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass81,316 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 81,316 miles
- Test number
- 129026871222
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake dics worn.
- NoteOffside rear brake disc is rusty.
Fail81,316 miles (+3,123)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,316 miles
- Test number
- 349996571241
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres cracked.
- NoteFront brake dics worn.
- NoteOffside rear brake disc is rusty.
Pass78,193 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 78,193 miles
- Test number
- 142701900376
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front and offside front tyres perished.
- NoteOff side rear brake slightly sticky.
- NoteOffside rear brake disc rusty .
Fail78,193 miles (+3,208)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,193 miles
- Test number
- 491691000462
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front and offside front tyres perished.
- NoteOff side rear brake slightly sticky.
- NoteOffside rear brake disc rusty .
Pass74,985 miles (+4,513)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 74,985 miles
- Test number
- 664683409343
- NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated.
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn & rear discs slightly corroded.
Pass70,472 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 70,472 miles
- Test number
- 454955308368
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail70,472 miles (+8,171)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,472 miles
- Test number
- 582075408391
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass62,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 62,301 miles
- Test number
- 973344707369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,301 miles (+15,174)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,301 miles
- Test number
- 593267497255
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass47,127 miles (+15,070)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 47,127 miles
- Test number
- 232269886497
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass32,057 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 32,057 miles
- Test number
- 811580995114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,057 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,057 miles
- Test number
- 204290095166
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteAdvise: offside rear tyre is on 2mm
Questions about S21 FBT
- Does S21 FBT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 FBT is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S21 FBT?
- The MOT on S21 FBT is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S21 FBT done?
- S21 FBT was recorded at 227,657 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 9,657 miles a year.
- Has S21 FBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S21 FBT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2013.
- Has the mileage on S21 FBT 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 FBT find?
- S21 FBT passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe at flexi hose swollen under plastic coating on pipes; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush of arm splitting, and 2 more.
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