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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,984 cc

S21 SBFMOT history

S21 SBF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 91,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

S21 SBF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
91,147 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 SBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
15 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 SBF was last recorded at 91,147 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,143 miles · 2 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,147 miles
  • 2024 – 83,375 miles
  • 2023 – 76,062 miles
  • 2022 – 68,028 miles
  • 2021 – 59,948 miles
  • 2020 – 52,757 miles
  • 2019 – 43,489 miles
  • 2018 – 37,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,147 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

9 tests since 11 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,147 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    91,147 miles
    Test number
    597431212204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail91,143 miles (+7,768)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,143 miles
    Test number
    968278815408
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass83,375 miles (+7,313)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,375 miles
    Test number
    530062148173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass76,062 miles (+8,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,062 miles
    Test number
    981454752225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass68,028 miles (+8,080)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,028 miles
    Test number
    699387458306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,948 miles (+7,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,948 miles
    Test number
    835817584278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass52,757 miles (+9,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,757 miles
    Test number
    569594189219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass43,489 miles (+6,119)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    517365057856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,370 miles
    Test number
    626325776077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 SBF

Does S21 SBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 SBF is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 SBF?
The MOT on S21 SBF is valid until 4 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 SBF done?
S21 SBF was recorded at 91,147 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 7,025 miles a year.
Has S21 SBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 SBF has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 SBF 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 SBF find?
S21 SBF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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