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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,197 cc

S21 FNKMOT history

S21 FNK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

S21 FNK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,474 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 FNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 FNK was last recorded at 95,474 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 6,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,268 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,206 miles
Average per year
5,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,474 miles
  • 2025 – 89,268 miles
  • 2024 – 83,499 miles
  • 2023 – 74,462 miles
  • 2022 – 66,031 miles
  • 2021 – 60,355 miles
  • 2020 – 58,460 miles
  • 2019 – 51,844 miles
  • 2018 – 46,120 miles
  • 2017 – 39,770 miles
  • 2016 – 33,502 miles
  • 2014 – 24,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,474 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,474 miles (+6,206)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,474 miles
    Test number
    952405597242
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass89,268 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,268 miles
    Test number
    880316588425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
  3. Fail89,268 miles (+5,769)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,268 miles
    Test number
    567769508333
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
  4. Pass83,499 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,499 miles
    Test number
    437852773389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail83,499 miles (+9,037)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,499 miles
    Test number
    824795414190
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass74,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,462 miles
    Test number
    305886636883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail74,462 miles (+8,431)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,462 miles
    Test number
    506935571274
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass66,031 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,031 miles
    Test number
    762759447595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,738 miles (+5,383)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,738 miles
    Test number
    886507204039
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass60,355 miles (+1,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,355 miles
    Test number
    980196896615
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED SLIGHTLY CRACKED
  11. Pass58,460 miles (+6,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,460 miles
    Test number
    198582692972
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device component cracked/perished
  12. Pass51,844 miles (+5,724)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,844 miles
    Test number
    628695820514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,120 miles (+6,350)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    647134587991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,770 miles (+6,268)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,770 miles
    Test number
    747452263808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,502 miles (+9,347)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,502 miles
    Test number
    492739214559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,155 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,155 miles
    Test number
    955725474174
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Fail24,152 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,152 miles
    Test number
    305114174183
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S21 FNK

Does S21 FNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 FNK is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 FNK?
The MOT on S21 FNK is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 FNK done?
S21 FNK was recorded at 95,474 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,857 miles a year.
Has S21 FNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 FNK has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 FNK 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 FNK find?
S21 FNK passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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