
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Pass56,557 miles (+7,036)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 56,557 miles
- Test number
- 630890895831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,521 miles (+7,333)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 49,521 miles
- Test number
- 814478606950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,188 miles (+6,374)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 42,188 miles
- Test number
- 287019965061
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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