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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

S26 JOYMOT history

S26 JOY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 59,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

S26 JOY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
59,933 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 JOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 JOY was last recorded at 59,933 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 8,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,255 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,678 miles
Average per year
6,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,933 miles
  • 2024 – 51,255 miles
  • 2023 – 43,951 miles
  • 2022 – 35,976 miles
  • 2021 – 29,793 miles
  • 2020 – 23,769 miles
  • 2019 – 16,648 miles
  • 2018 – 9,886 miles
  • 2017 – 7,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,933 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 11 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,933 miles (+8,678)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    59,933 miles
    Test number
    112571654318
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass51,255 miles (+7,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    51,255 miles
    Test number
    209537575591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass43,951 miles (+7,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    43,951 miles
    Test number
    215181379355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass35,976 miles (+6,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    35,976 miles
    Test number
    397706995070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass29,793 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    29,793 miles
    Test number
    783163776949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,769 miles (+7,121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    23,769 miles
    Test number
    920521793570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass16,648 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    16,648 miles
    Test number
    499141449214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass9,886 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    9,886 miles
    Test number
    504161384079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass7,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    7,494 miles
    Test number
    854667862808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 JOY

Does S26 JOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 JOY is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S26 JOY?
The MOT on S26 JOY is valid until 21 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 JOY done?
S26 JOY was recorded at 59,933 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 6,535 miles a year.
Has S26 JOY ever failed its MOT?
No. S26 JOY has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S26 JOY 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 JOY find?
S26 JOY passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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