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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

S22 MSUMOT history

S22 MSU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

S22 MSU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,200 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S22 MSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S22 MSU was last recorded at 85,200 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,200 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,200 miles
  • 2025 – 81,765 miles
  • 2024 – 77,415 miles
  • 2023 – 73,385 miles
  • 2021 – 63,346 miles
  • 2020 – 54,525 miles
  • 2019 – 51,660 miles
  • 2018 – 46,570 miles
  • 2017 – 42,640 miles
  • 2016 – 36,557 miles
  • 2015 – 31,225 miles
  • 2014 – 23,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,200 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,200 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,200 miles
    Test number
    337204624153
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail85,200 miles (+3,435)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,200 miles
    Test number
    671954397649
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp has condensation within the unit
  3. Pass81,765 miles (+4,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,765 miles
    Test number
    438967758559
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass77,415 miles (+4,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    860447512241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass73,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,385 miles
    Test number
    478738842366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,385 miles (+10,039)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,385 miles
    Test number
    376504085945
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Center sleeve bands corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass63,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,346 miles
    Test number
    823348868552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,346 miles (+8,821)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,346 miles
    Test number
    649259055351
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both are binding badly ,wheelbearings not tested (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass54,525 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,525 miles
    Test number
    506383256309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,660 miles (+5,090)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,660 miles
    Test number
    534146249251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,570 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,570 miles
    Test number
    407103361562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,459 miles (+3,819)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,459 miles
    Test number
    322101823462
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on shoulders
  13. Pass42,640 miles (+6,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,640 miles
    Test number
    738647945315
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSH SLIGHT MOVEMENT
  14. Pass36,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,557 miles
    Test number
    647672490759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,557 miles (+5,332)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,557 miles
    Test number
    410032001036
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc pitted on outer face
    • AdvisorySlight bind from n/s/r wheel
  16. Pass31,225 miles (+7,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,225 miles
    Test number
    596742965247
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low on edges.
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre perrished.
    • AdvisoryOSR disc pitted and corroded.
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre slightly out of shape.
  17. Pass23,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,506 miles
    Test number
    607118934223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S22 MSU

Does S22 MSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S22 MSU is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S22 MSU?
The MOT on S22 MSU is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S22 MSU done?
S22 MSU was recorded at 85,200 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,401 miles a year.
Has S22 MSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S22 MSU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S22 MSU 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 S22 MSU find?
S22 MSU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks heavily corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier, and 3 more.

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