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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

S26 RDRMOT history

S26 RDR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

S26 RDR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,968 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 RDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 RDR was last recorded at 129,968 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 8,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,388 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,580 miles
Average per year
8,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,968 miles
  • 2025 – 121,388 miles
  • 2024 – 109,854 miles
  • 2023 – 98,824 miles
  • 2022 – 86,172 miles
  • 2021 – 77,307 miles
  • 2020 – 67,429 miles
  • 2019 – 59,988 miles
  • 2018 – 51,881 miles
  • 2017 – 44,692 miles
  • 2016 – 38,831 miles
  • 2015 – 31,497 miles
  • 2014 – 25,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,968 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,968 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,968 miles
    Test number
    299102144608
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail129,968 miles (+8,580)1 repaired4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,968 miles
    Test number
    835484038696
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass121,388 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,388 miles
    Test number
    182225373997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  4. Fail121,388 miles (+11,534)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,388 miles
    Test number
    706088987733
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass109,854 miles (+11,030)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,854 miles
    Test number
    926863535199
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass98,824 miles (+12,652)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,824 miles
    Test number
    908978730746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,172 miles
    Test number
    397867695347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,172 miles (+8,865)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,172 miles
    Test number
    504105107083
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass77,307 miles (+1,921)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,307 miles
    Test number
    306860961874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,386 miles
    Test number
    238687743057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,386 miles (+7,957)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,386 miles
    Test number
    979450278171
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass67,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,429 miles
    Test number
    964954711305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,428 miles (+7,440)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,428 miles
    Test number
    599777100368
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

  14. Pass59,988 miles (+8,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,988 miles
    Test number
    149813352099
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryWet test.

  15. Pass51,881 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,881 miles
    Test number
    314501808400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,692 miles (+5,861)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,692 miles
    Test number
    614675076422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,831 miles (+7,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    501308637227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass31,497 miles (+6,398)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,497 miles
    Test number
    708258925066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  19. Pass25,099 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,099 miles
    Test number
    239795114007
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about S26 RDR

Does S26 RDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 RDR is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 RDR?
The MOT on S26 RDR is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 RDR done?
S26 RDR was recorded at 129,968 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 8,287 miles a year.
Has S26 RDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 RDR has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 RDR 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 RDR find?
S26 RDR passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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