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Volkswagen Golf

Multi-colour · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

S25 RMGMOT history

S25 RMG is a multi-colour diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 290,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

S25 RMG multi-colour Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
290,352 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 RMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 RMG was last recorded at 290,352 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
289,317 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,035 miles
Average per year
9,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 290,352 miles
  • 2025 – 289,317 miles
  • 2023 – 288,460 miles
  • 2022 – 286,372 miles
  • 2021 – 285,706 miles
  • 2019 – 285,654 miles
  • 2018 – 273,906 miles
  • 2017 – 259,968 miles
  • 2016 – 247,087 miles
  • 2015 – 233,473 miles
  • 2014 – 218,650 miles
  • 2013 – 206,813 miles
  • 2012 – 196,334 miles
  • 2011 – 191,211 miles
  • 2010 – 181,353 miles
  • 2009 – 159,239 miles
  • 2008 – 137,892 miles
  • 2007 – 114,512 miles
  • 2006 – 91,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass290,352 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass290,352 miles (+1,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    290,352 miles
    Test number
    700182736796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass289,317 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    289,317 miles
    Test number
    162869943769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass288,460 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    288,460 miles
    Test number
    842977260913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass286,372 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    286,372 miles
    Test number
    550086813284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass285,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    285,706 miles
    Test number
    121968774069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail285,706 miles (+52)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,706 miles
    Test number
    912796189949
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass285,654 miles (+11,748)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    285,654 miles
    Test number
    335661033837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass273,906 miles (+13,938)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    273,906 miles
    Test number
    363219772923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass259,968 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    259,968 miles
    Test number
    474107989489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail259,381 miles (+12,294)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,381 miles
    Test number
    169548348253
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  11. Pass247,087 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    247,087 miles
    Test number
    563939740154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail247,086 miles (+13,613)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,086 miles
    Test number
    636875697342
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail233,473 miles1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,473 miles
    Test number
    399459195011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass233,473 miles (+14,823)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    233,473 miles
    Test number
    688709895039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass218,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    218,650 miles
    Test number
    299312594086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  16. Fail218,650 miles (+11,837)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,650 miles
    Test number
    109441094464
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass206,813 miles (+10,479)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    206,813 miles
    Test number
    249864063059
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSigns of a fuel leak.
  18. Pass196,334 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    196,334 miles
    Test number
    675685242052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass191,211 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    191,211 miles
    Test number
    137312661408
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Fail191,211 miles (+9,858)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,211 miles
    Test number
    465061661027
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass181,353 miles (+22,114)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    181,353 miles
    Test number
    252169420083
    • DangerousNearside front tyre worn very low inner edge
  22. Pass159,239 miles (+21,347)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    159,239 miles
    Test number
    824870239076
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured
  23. Pass137,892 miles (+311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    137,892 miles
    Test number
    322899738049
    • NoteFront number plate cracked. rear number plate discoloured
  24. Fail137,581 miles (+23,069)9 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,581 miles
    Test number
    501592638096
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked. rear number plate discoloured
  25. Pass114,512 miles (+22,793)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    114,512 miles
    Test number
    821987037061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    91,719 miles
    Test number
    124627846488
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S25 RMG

Does S25 RMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 RMG is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 RMG?
The MOT on S25 RMG is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 RMG done?
S25 RMG was recorded at 290,352 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 9,880 miles a year.
Has S25 RMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 RMG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S25 RMG 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 S25 RMG find?
S25 RMG passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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