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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

S21 MUKMOT history

S21 MUK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

S21 MUK blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,727 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 MUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 MUK was last recorded at 148,727 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,201 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,526 miles
Average per year
5,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,727 miles
  • 2024 – 146,201 miles
  • 2023 – 141,861 miles
  • 2021 – 127,072 miles
  • 2018 – 122,303 miles
  • 2016 – 122,191 miles
  • 2015 – 107,621 miles
  • 2013 – 100,595 miles
  • 2012 – 91,349 miles
  • 2011 – 85,349 miles
  • 2010 – 75,779 miles
  • 2009 – 65,445 miles
  • 2008 – 56,120 miles
  • 2007 – 46,679 miles
  • 2006 – 39,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,727 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front area of cill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,727 miles (+2,526)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,727 miles
    Test number
    541446179542
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,201 miles (+4,340)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,201 miles
    Test number
    348707510326
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,861 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,861 miles
    Test number
    652003246956
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front area of cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,849 miles (+14,777)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,849 miles
    Test number
    224434234475
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front area of cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,072 miles (+19)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,072 miles
    Test number
    851800330044
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail127,053 miles (+4,750)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,053 miles
    Test number
    553569186718
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass122,303 miles (+112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    122,303 miles
    Test number
    266737672756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail122,191 miles (+14,570)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,191 miles
    Test number
    797572452330
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Pass107,621 miles (+7,026)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,621 miles
    Test number
    615460085005
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner steering rack joint

  10. Pass100,595 miles (+9,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,595 miles
    Test number
    426261273247
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass91,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,349 miles
    Test number
    405334062214
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail91,349 miles (+6,000)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,349 miles
    Test number
    527933262272
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass85,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,349 miles
    Test number
    377669071495
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail85,349 miles (+9,570)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,349 miles
    Test number
    267358271203
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail75,779 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    273260460242
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass75,779 miles (+10,334)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    363900660270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,445 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    963815579249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,436 miles (+9,316)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    643013579299
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  19. Pass56,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    352675458418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,120 miles (+9,441)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    632585058291
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  21. Pass46,679 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,679 miles
    Test number
    414364977232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,663 miles (+7,647)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,663 miles
    Test number
    274107667246
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass39,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,016 miles
    Test number
    322354556403
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S21 MUK

Does S21 MUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 MUK is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S21 MUK?
The MOT on S21 MUK is valid until 17 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 MUK done?
S21 MUK was recorded at 148,727 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,694 miles a year.
Has S21 MUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 MUK has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S21 MUK 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 MUK find?
S21 MUK passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, and 1 more.

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