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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

S22 PLNMOT history

S22 PLN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 154,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

S22 PLN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,881 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S22 PLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S22 PLN was last recorded at 154,881 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 6,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,861 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,020 miles
Average per year
5,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,881 miles
  • 2024 – 148,861 miles
  • 2023 – 142,893 miles
  • 2022 – 138,852 miles
  • 2021 – 132,851 miles
  • 2020 – 128,296 miles
  • 2019 – 123,971 miles
  • 2018 – 118,905 miles
  • 2017 – 111,912 miles
  • 2016 – 105,885 miles
  • 2015 – 98,446 miles
  • 2014 – 90,339 miles
  • 2013 – 79,764 miles
  • 2012 – 71,570 miles
  • 2011 – 60,962 miles
  • 2010 – 59,337 miles
  • 2009 – 55,467 miles
  • 2008 – 52,016 miles
  • 2007 – 48,736 miles
  • 2006 – 42,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,881 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,881 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,881 miles
    Test number
    861256831259
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail154,880 miles (+6,019)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,880 miles
    Test number
    905494431559
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,861 miles (+5,968)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,861 miles
    Test number
    452149692383
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass142,893 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,893 miles
    Test number
    521951010561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail142,880 miles (+4,028)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,880 miles
    Test number
    906816439677
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass138,852 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,852 miles
    Test number
    939452814304
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail138,846 miles (+5,995)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,846 miles
    Test number
    914776001292
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass132,851 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,851 miles
    Test number
    786653517600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,575 miles (+4,279)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,575 miles
    Test number
    322524865353
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay at n/s/f wheel

  10. Pass128,296 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,296 miles
    Test number
    281340401814
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty
    • AdvisorySuspension noise at front bushes

  11. Fail128,295 miles (+4,324)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,295 miles
    Test number
    597447468790
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty

  12. Pass123,971 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,971 miles
    Test number
    477753163380
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail123,971 miles (+5,066)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,971 miles
    Test number
    815465569470
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass118,905 miles (+6,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,905 miles
    Test number
    146685543864
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass111,912 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,912 miles
    Test number
    102436827720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,857 miles (+5,972)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,857 miles
    Test number
    785515579709
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass105,885 miles (+7,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,885 miles
    Test number
    899346657630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass98,446 miles (+8,107)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,446 miles
    Test number
    977273575107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,339 miles
    Test number
    246441254103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,339 miles (+10,575)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,339 miles
    Test number
    787441854187
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass79,764 miles (+8,194)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,764 miles
    Test number
    245067583095
    • NoteBrake pedal hard to depress
    • NotePlay at n/s/f wheel

  22. Pass71,570 miles (+10,608)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,570 miles
    Test number
    929100492057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,962 miles (+1,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,962 miles
    Test number
    795188661030
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass59,337 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,337 miles
    Test number
    500670150220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,467 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,467 miles
    Test number
    412694959278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,016 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,016 miles
    Test number
    984681678287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,736 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,736 miles
    Test number
    141417047214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,228 miles
    Test number
    633203336214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S22 PLN

Does S22 PLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S22 PLN is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S22 PLN?
The MOT on S22 PLN is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S22 PLN done?
S22 PLN was recorded at 154,881 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,848 miles a year.
Has S22 PLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S22 PLN has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S22 PLN 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 PLN find?
S22 PLN passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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