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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,395 cc

S21 SXLMOT history

S21 SXL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 65,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

S21 SXL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,068 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 SXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
14 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 SXL was last recorded at 65,068 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,691 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,377 miles
Average per year
4,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,068 miles
  • 2024 – 62,691 miles
  • 2023 – 59,799 miles
  • 2022 – 56,730 miles
  • 2021 – 53,882 miles
  • 2020 – 50,413 miles
  • 2019 – 47,006 miles
  • 2018 – 35,926 miles
  • 2016 – 27,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,068 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,068 miles
    Test number
    168212924151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail65,068 miles (+2,377)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,068 miles
    Test number
    982331729794
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass62,691 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,691 miles
    Test number
    196775018301
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail62,688 miles (+2,889)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,688 miles
    Test number
    243683953553
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass59,799 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,799 miles
    Test number
    920286985245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,730 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,730 miles
    Test number
    915856508160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,882 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,882 miles
    Test number
    498760795953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,413 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,413 miles
    Test number
    633728162257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,006 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,006 miles
    Test number
    978621454594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,273 miles (+7,347)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,273 miles
    Test number
    962291262540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,926 miles (+8,576)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,926 miles
    Test number
    725410184916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    27,350 miles
    Test number
    479085377217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about S21 SXL

Does S21 SXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 SXL is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S21 SXL?
The MOT on S21 SXL is valid until 28 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 SXL done?
S21 SXL was recorded at 65,068 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,195 miles a year.
Has S21 SXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 SXL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 SXL 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 SXL find?
S21 SXL passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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