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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

S21 GORMOT history

S21 GOR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

S21 GOR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
81,696 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 GOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 GOR was last recorded at 81,696 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 2,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,598 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,098 miles
Average per year
2,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,696 miles
  • 2024 – 79,598 miles
  • 2023 – 77,778 miles
  • 2020 – 77,654 miles
  • 2017 – 75,995 miles
  • 2015 – 75,170 miles
  • 2014 – 70,996 miles
  • 2013 – 64,687 miles
  • 2011 – 59,810 miles
  • 2010 – 58,985 miles
  • 2009 – 52,800 miles
  • 2008 – 46,632 miles
  • 2007 – 41,424 miles
  • 2006 – 36,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,696 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Upper Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Battery clamp missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,696 miles (+2,098)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,696 miles
    Test number
    553134213450
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,598 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,598 miles
    Test number
    737808996135
    • 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))

  3. Fail79,597 miles (+1,819)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,597 miles
    Test number
    819279180052
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass77,778 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,778 miles
    Test number
    996581433657
    • AdvisoryBattery clamp missing.

  5. Fail77,776 miles (+122)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,776 miles
    Test number
    389260971144
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery clamp missing.

  6. Fail77,654 miles (+1,659)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,654 miles
    Test number
    606837499532
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight brake bind

  7. Pass75,995 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,995 miles
    Test number
    667251438611
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Fail75,994 miles (+824)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,994 miles
    Test number
    161261928660
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass75,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,170 miles
    Test number
    337850805177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,169 miles (+4,173)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,169 miles
    Test number
    885340405195
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass70,996 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,996 miles
    Test number
    227355404453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail70,986 miles (+6,299)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,986 miles
    Test number
    677131604139
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass64,687 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,687 miles
    Test number
    495405503166
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake discs slightly rusty
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/S/R tyre is starting to crack

  14. Fail64,687 miles (+4,877)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,687 miles
    Test number
    795532703164
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake discs slightly rusty
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/S/R tyre is starting to crack

  15. Pass59,810 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,810 miles
    Test number
    206885011313
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  16. Fail59,810 miles (+825)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,810 miles
    Test number
    315332411333
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  17. Pass58,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,985 miles
    Test number
    803190340394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,985 miles (+6,185)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,985 miles
    Test number
    442978530341
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn

  19. Pass52,800 miles (+6,168)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,800 miles
    Test number
    664617909370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,632 miles
    Test number
    314580758229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,632 miles (+5,208)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,632 miles
    Test number
    963229648225
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  22. Pass41,424 miles (+4,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,424 miles
    Test number
    600174217299
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass36,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,861 miles
    Test number
    793282326219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S21 GOR

Does S21 GOR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S21 GOR expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S21 GOR?
The MOT on S21 GOR expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S21 GOR done?
S21 GOR was recorded at 81,696 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 2,348 miles a year.
Has S21 GOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 GOR has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S21 GOR 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 GOR find?
S21 GOR passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: central front upper obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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