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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

S26 ADUMOT history

S26 ADU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

S26 ADU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,948 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 ADU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
4 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 ADU was last recorded at 131,948 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 12,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,108 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,840 miles
Average per year
8,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,948 miles
  • 2024 – 119,108 miles
  • 2023 – 113,221 miles
  • 2022 – 105,763 miles
  • 2021 – 102,330 miles
  • 2020 – 98,053 miles
  • 2019 – 91,719 miles
  • 2018 – 81,223 miles
  • 2017 – 71,966 miles
  • 2016 – 60,508 miles
  • 2015 – 49,040 miles
  • 2014 – 38,402 miles
  • 2013 – 24,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,948 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,948 miles (+12,840)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,948 miles
    Test number
    727668523260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,108 miles (+5,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,108 miles
    Test number
    185812576621
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass113,221 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,221 miles
    Test number
    397321134285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,763 miles (+3,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,763 miles
    Test number
    514969367989
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre metal in sidewall
  5. Pass102,330 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,330 miles
    Test number
    189822579414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,053 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,053 miles
    Test number
    324137969244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail98,005 miles (+6,286)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,005 miles
    Test number
    632652328933
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer band of tread.4mm elsewhere (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass91,719 miles (+10,496)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,719 miles
    Test number
    582786471208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,223 miles (+9,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    150316869614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  10. Pass71,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,966 miles
    Test number
    167181773166
    • AdvisoryAdvise(rear discs & pads 70% worn)
  11. Fail71,966 miles (+11,458)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,966 miles
    Test number
    493813789035
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvise(rear discs & pads 70% worn)
  12. Pass60,508 miles (+11,468)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,508 miles
    Test number
    541521559184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,040 miles (+10,638)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,040 miles
    Test number
    978132365114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,402 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,402 miles
    Test number
    136248274186
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCrack in front no plate
  15. Fail38,402 miles (+13,802)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,402 miles
    Test number
    129837874144
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCrack in front no plate
  16. Pass24,600 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,600 miles
    Test number
    107950873455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,517 miles
    Test number
    825508223045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,517 miles2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,517 miles
    Test number
    107048723413
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about S26 ADU

Does S26 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 ADU is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S26 ADU?
The MOT on S26 ADU is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 ADU done?
S26 ADU was recorded at 131,948 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 8,340 miles a year.
Has S26 ADU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 ADU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on S26 ADU 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 S26 ADU find?
S26 ADU passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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