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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

S21 TAMMOT history

S21 TAM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

S21 TAM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,913 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 TAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 TAM was last recorded at 123,913 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,911 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,913 miles
  • 2025 – 112,731 miles
  • 2024 – 101,241 miles
  • 2023 – 93,380 miles
  • 2022 – 83,950 miles
  • 2021 – 78,329 miles
  • 2020 – 75,512 miles
  • 2019 – 70,146 miles
  • 2018 – 63,939 miles
  • 2017 – 56,557 miles
  • 2016 – 49,521 miles
  • 2015 – 42,188 miles
  • 2014 – 35,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,913 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBonnet handle brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • No smoke detected on emissions test

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,913 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,913 miles
    Test number
    148013051126
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet handle broken
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  2. Fail123,911 miles (+11,180)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,911 miles
    Test number
    510157664856
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet handle broken
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass112,731 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,731 miles
    Test number
    513423675123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail112,697 miles (+11,456)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,697 miles
    Test number
    823556398409
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass101,241 miles (+7,861)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,241 miles
    Test number
    436356375970
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass93,380 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,380 miles
    Test number
    403220808889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail93,376 miles (+9,426)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,376 miles
    Test number
    607337807935
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass83,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,950 miles
    Test number
    193480205442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail83,948 miles (+5,619)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,948 miles
    Test number
    193308908797
    • DangerousNearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass78,329 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,329 miles
    Test number
    886048672652
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail78,328 miles (+2,816)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,328 miles
    Test number
    197900912488
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass75,512 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,512 miles
    Test number
    753772803387
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected on emissions test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail75,512 miles (+5,366)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,512 miles
    Test number
    539369816547
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected on emissions test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass70,146 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,146 miles
    Test number
    322839045952
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected on emissions test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  15. Fail70,141 miles (+6,202)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,141 miles
    Test number
    466220882888
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected on emissions test
    • 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))
  16. Pass63,939 miles (+7,382)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,939 miles
    Test number
    613484063232
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected on emissions test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass56,557 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,557 miles
    Test number
    630890895831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,521 miles (+7,333)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,521 miles
    Test number
    814478606950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,188 miles (+6,374)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,188 miles
    Test number
    287019965061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,814 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,814 miles
    Test number
    796889284074
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing edges

Questions about S21 TAM

Does S21 TAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 TAM is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 TAM?
The MOT on S21 TAM is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 TAM done?
S21 TAM was recorded at 123,913 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,337 miles a year.
Has S21 TAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 TAM has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 TAM 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 TAM find?
S21 TAM passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; bonnet handle broken; items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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