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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S21 MASMOT history

S21 MAS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

S21 MAS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,055 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 MAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 MAS was last recorded at 76,055 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,116 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,939 miles
Average per year
5,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,055 miles
  • 2025 – 74,116 miles
  • 2024 – 71,688 miles
  • 2023 – 66,778 miles
  • 2022 – 62,876 miles
  • 2021 – 59,324 miles
  • 2019 – 55,484 miles
  • 2018 – 41,863 miles
  • 2017 – 33,775 miles
  • 2016 – 27,461 miles
  • 2015 – 20,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,055 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,055 miles (+1,939)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,055 miles
    Test number
    551276988153
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass74,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,116 miles
    Test number
    233498283130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail74,116 miles (+2,428)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,116 miles
    Test number
    589173278226
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass71,688 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,688 miles
    Test number
    476412909907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,683 miles (+4,905)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,683 miles
    Test number
    944979348311
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass66,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,778 miles
    Test number
    452195597780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,777 miles (+3,901)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,777 miles
    Test number
    177378831319
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass62,876 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,876 miles
    Test number
    798496324356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,324 miles (+3,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,324 miles
    Test number
    754160586235
    • 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))

  10. Pass55,484 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,484 miles
    Test number
    994978258609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,981 miles (+7,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,981 miles
    Test number
    553489508768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

  12. Pass41,863 miles (+8,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,863 miles
    Test number
    190980833618
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

  13. Pass33,775 miles (+6,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,775 miles
    Test number
    532472546538
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

  14. Pass27,461 miles (+7,299)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,461 miles
    Test number
    565557802939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,162 miles
    Test number
    119530025088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 MAS

Does S21 MAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 MAS is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 MAS?
The MOT on S21 MAS is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 MAS done?
S21 MAS was recorded at 76,055 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,088 miles a year.
Has S21 MAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 MAS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 MAS 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 MAS find?
S21 MAS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush, and 7 more.

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