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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

S21 FYLMOT history

S21 FYL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 96,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

S21 FYL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,788 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 FYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 FYL was last recorded at 96,788 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,930 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,858 miles
Average per year
5,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,788 miles
  • 2024 – 93,930 miles
  • 2023 – 89,663 miles
  • 2022 – 85,135 miles
  • 2021 – 79,619 miles
  • 2020 – 73,412 miles
  • 2019 – 65,414 miles
  • 2018 – 58,231 miles
  • 2017 – 51,552 miles
  • 2016 – 44,620 miles
  • 2015 – 36,339 miles
  • 2014 – 28,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,788 miles
  • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,788 miles (+2,858)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,788 miles
    Test number
    194836514678
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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. Pass93,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,930 miles
    Test number
    409735129297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,930 miles (+4,267)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,930 miles
    Test number
    810729054802
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass89,663 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    801274895804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,135 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,135 miles
    Test number
    339499704550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,619 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,619 miles
    Test number
    434714140783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,412 miles (+7,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,412 miles
    Test number
    311860244346
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass65,414 miles (+7,183)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,414 miles
    Test number
    497157439069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,231 miles (+6,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,231 miles
    Test number
    914214494004
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass51,552 miles (+6,932)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,552 miles
    Test number
    730990854311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,620 miles
    Test number
    609844011276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,620 miles (+8,281)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,620 miles
    Test number
    903677303224
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. 2055516 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. 2055516 (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass36,339 miles (+7,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,339 miles
    Test number
    355123015102
    • NoteNearside rear brake pad appears low.
  14. Pass28,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,770 miles
    Test number
    406608224118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 FYL

Does S21 FYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 FYL is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S21 FYL?
The MOT on S21 FYL is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 FYL done?
S21 FYL was recorded at 96,788 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 5,869 miles a year.
Has S21 FYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 FYL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S21 FYL 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 FYL find?
S21 FYL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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