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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S21 TYBMOT history

S21 TYB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 209,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

S21 TYB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
209,718 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 TYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 TYB was last recorded at 209,718 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 14,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,550 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
14,168 miles
Average per year
13,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,718 miles
  • 2024 – 195,550 miles
  • 2023 – 191,526 miles
  • 2022 – 189,087 miles
  • 2021 – 180,515 miles
  • 2020 – 166,746 miles
  • 2019 – 157,402 miles
  • 2018 – 127,328 miles
  • 2017 – 98,127 miles
  • 2016 – 80,502 miles
  • 2015 – 62,411 miles
  • 2013 – 41,284 miles
  • 2012 – 30,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,718 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted

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 Outer sill corroded and holed but not within30cm of a prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear bumper loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,718 miles (+14,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    209,718 miles
    Test number
    460102053340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted

  2. Pass195,550 miles (+4,024)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    195,550 miles
    Test number
    368122264853
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear arms corroded

  3. Pass191,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    191,526 miles
    Test number
    150714064525
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Fail191,526 miles (+2,439)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,526 miles
    Test number
    132704125841
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass189,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    189,087 miles
    Test number
    188242679472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not within30cm of a prescribed area

  6. Fail189,087 miles (+8,572)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,087 miles
    Test number
    243489933614
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not within30cm of a prescribed area

  7. Pass180,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    180,515 miles
    Test number
    410386592466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail180,513 miles (+13,767)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,513 miles
    Test number
    906119987268
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass166,746 miles (+9,344)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    166,746 miles
    Test number
    706964778455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,402 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    157,402 miles
    Test number
    387312161574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear bumper loose

  11. Fail157,402 miles (+30,074)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,402 miles
    Test number
    898696322601
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamps split on sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear bumper loose

  12. Pass127,328 miles (+29,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    127,328 miles
    Test number
    539717450973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass98,127 miles (+17,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,127 miles
    Test number
    234029322018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass80,502 miles (+5,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,502 miles
    Test number
    623557981356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass74,931 miles (+12,520)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,931 miles
    Test number
    909515490279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,411 miles (+21,127)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,411 miles
    Test number
    489187305018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass41,284 miles (+10,542)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,284 miles
    Test number
    385337113194
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteMetal piece in centre of o/s/r tyre

  18. Pass30,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,742 miles
    Test number
    275992032427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,742 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,742 miles
    Test number
    277721932439
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S21 TYB

Does S21 TYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S21 TYB expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S21 TYB?
The MOT on S21 TYB expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S21 TYB done?
S21 TYB was recorded at 209,718 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 13,292 miles a year.
Has S21 TYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 TYB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S21 TYB 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 TYB find?
S21 TYB passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sill's; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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