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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

S25 VWGMOT history

S25 VWG is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 220,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

S25 VWG red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
220,468 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 VWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 VWG was last recorded at 220,468 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 5,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,568 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,900 miles
Average per year
9,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,468 miles
  • 2025 – 214,568 miles
  • 2024 – 208,380 miles
  • 2023 – 203,744 miles
  • 2022 – 198,849 miles
  • 2021 – 192,631 miles
  • 2020 – 187,086 miles
  • 2019 – 177,693 miles
  • 2018 – 166,487 miles
  • 2017 – 155,851 miles
  • 2016 – 147,945 miles
  • 2015 – 137,229 miles
  • 2014 – 130,714 miles
  • 2013 – 126,804 miles
  • 2012 – 101,797 miles
  • 2011 – 91,133 miles
  • 2010 – 76,390 miles
  • 2009 – 66,347 miles
  • 2008 – 54,180 miles
  • 2007 – 48,332 miles
  • 2006 – 40,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,468 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,468 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    220,468 miles
    Test number
    933197070580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass214,568 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    214,568 miles
    Test number
    462643233539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass208,380 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    208,380 miles
    Test number
    789950327985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail208,327 miles (+4,583)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,327 miles
    Test number
    254754109108
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass203,744 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    203,744 miles
    Test number
    619280508070
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail203,682 miles (+4,833)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,682 miles
    Test number
    541416797497
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources too dim to illuminate reg. plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass198,849 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    198,849 miles
    Test number
    146120644343
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail198,826 miles (+6,195)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,826 miles
    Test number
    801360799128
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass192,631 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    192,631 miles
    Test number
    672851839555
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail192,553 miles (+5,467)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,553 miles
    Test number
    606232334221
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass187,086 miles (+9,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    187,086 miles
    Test number
    578444943408
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass177,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    177,693 miles
    Test number
    597470286394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail177,692 miles (+11,205)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,692 miles
    Test number
    831956650124
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass166,487 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    166,487 miles
    Test number
    642674789724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail166,487 miles (+10,636)1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,487 miles
    Test number
    531646438350
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust shroad loss
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loss

  16. Pass155,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    155,851 miles
    Test number
    895383641801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail155,851 miles (+7,906)2 dangerous10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,851 miles
    Test number
    784397704300
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint inappropriately modified bolt fouling (2.2.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad warning wire (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass147,945 miles (+10,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    147,945 miles
    Test number
    569115882786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass137,229 miles (+6,515)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,229 miles
    Test number
    457312475013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass130,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,714 miles
    Test number
    499419474036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,714 miles (+3,910)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,714 miles
    Test number
    808759074044
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  22. Pass126,804 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    126,804 miles
    Test number
    348340683032
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail126,804 miles (+41)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,804 miles
    Test number
    395660383056
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail126,763 miles (+24,966)1 dangerous7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,763 miles
    Test number
    149510263438
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteWindscreen crack in lower section, oil leak from engine

  25. Pass101,797 miles (+10,664)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,797 miles
    Test number
    248080532059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass91,133 miles (+14,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,133 miles
    Test number
    399152451076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass76,390 miles (+10,043)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,390 miles
    Test number
    122011080003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass66,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    320335279174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail66,347 miles (+12,167)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    870685379193
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Fail54,180 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,180 miles
    Test number
    891355108217
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  31. Pass54,180 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,180 miles
    Test number
    930195908264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass48,332 miles (+7,770)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,332 miles
    Test number
    323050067220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass40,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,562 miles
    Test number
    811011966250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 VWG

Does S25 VWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 VWG is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 VWG?
The MOT on S25 VWG is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 VWG done?
S25 VWG was recorded at 220,468 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 9,109 miles a year.
Has S25 VWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 VWG has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S25 VWG 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 VWG find?
S25 VWG passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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