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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

S24 ECRMOT history

S24 ECR is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 231,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

S24 ECR red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
231,605 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S24 ECR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S24 ECR was last recorded at 231,605 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 11,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jun 2015: 139,049 miles, lower than 139,243 miles on 18 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
220,323 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,282 miles
Average per year
11,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 231,605 miles
  • 2024 – 220,323 miles
  • 2023 – 210,076 miles
  • 2022 – 200,602 miles
  • 2021 – 195,152 miles
  • 2020 – 188,603 miles
  • 2019 – 175,638 miles
  • 2018 – 166,191 miles
  • 2017 – 157,324 miles
  • 2016 – 147,813 miles
  • 2015 – 139,049 miles
  • 2014 – 121,133 miles
  • 2012 – 86,449 miles
  • 2011 – 60,336 miles
  • 2010 – 49,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail231,605 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer + inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer + inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail231,605 miles (+11,282)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,605 miles
    Test number
    494214397009
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer + inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer + inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass220,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    220,323 miles
    Test number
    763155734016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail220,323 miles (+10,247)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,323 miles
    Test number
    862559069789
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass210,076 miles (+9,474)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    210,076 miles
    Test number
    494620021202
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Worn on Inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass200,602 miles (+5,450)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    200,602 miles
    Test number
    602167696526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass195,152 miles (+6,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    195,152 miles
    Test number
    469955893972
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass188,603 miles (+12,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    188,603 miles
    Test number
    599078136365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass175,638 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,638 miles
    Test number
    135865007289
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail175,638 miles (+9,447)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,638 miles
    Test number
    501101222181
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass166,191 miles (+8,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    166,191 miles
    Test number
    635408777223
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing out of shape

  11. Pass157,324 miles (+9,511)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    157,324 miles
    Test number
    289014919579
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass147,813 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    147,813 miles
    Test number
    890513266226
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

  13. Fail147,698 miles (+8,649)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,698 miles
    Test number
    460988954845
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable poor

  14. Pass139,049 miles (-194)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    139,049 miles
    Test number
    376620075109
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake

  15. Fail139,243 miles (+18,110)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,243 miles
    Test number
    988739265106
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake

  16. Pass121,133 miles (+34,684)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    121,133 miles
    Test number
    845009764168
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade starting to split

  17. Pass86,449 miles (+26,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,449 miles
    Test number
    135587982174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass60,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,336 miles
    Test number
    747828641058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,336 miles (+11,069)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,336 miles
    Test number
    698608641057
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass49,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,267 miles
    Test number
    814223950020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S24 ECR

Does S24 ECR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S24 ECR expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S24 ECR?
The MOT on S24 ECR expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S24 ECR done?
S24 ECR was recorded at 231,605 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 11,580 miles a year.
Has S24 ECR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S24 ECR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S24 ECR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S24 ECR find?
S24 ECR failed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer + inner sill; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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