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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

S27 EXYMOT history

S27 EXY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 140,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S27 EXY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,187 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 EXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 EXY was last recorded at 140,187 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 14,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,707 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,480 miles
Average per year
5,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,187 miles
  • 2025 – 125,707 miles
  • 2024 – 119,949 miles
  • 2023 – 119,164 miles
  • 2022 – 117,978 miles
  • 2021 – 113,630 miles
  • 2020 – 109,876 miles
  • 2019 – 105,163 miles
  • 2018 – 101,072 miles
  • 2017 – 96,986 miles
  • 2016 – 92,023 miles
  • 2015 – 85,298 miles
  • 2014 – 80,980 miles
  • 2013 – 72,001 miles
  • 2012 – 64,243 miles
  • 2011 – 57,565 miles
  • 2010 – 51,655 miles
  • 2009 – 44,484 miles
  • 2008 – 37,833 miles
  • 2007 – 30,596 miles
  • 2006 – 22,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,187 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling awayRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,187 miles (+14,480)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,187 miles
    Test number
    649965655254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling away

  2. Pass125,707 miles (+5,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,707 miles
    Test number
    446397219713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling away

  3. Pass119,949 miles (+785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,949 miles
    Test number
    127825484560
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Pass119,164 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,164 miles
    Test number
    920386961417
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Fail119,164 miles (+1,186)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,164 miles
    Test number
    940889365950
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  6. Pass117,978 miles (+4,348)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,978 miles
    Test number
    776924154915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box deteriorated

  7. Pass113,630 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,630 miles
    Test number
    130814390593
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail113,613 miles (+3,737)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,613 miles
    Test number
    358825790098
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,876 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,876 miles
    Test number
    409070743831
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  10. Fail109,874 miles (+4,711)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,874 miles
    Test number
    737670783529
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  11. Pass105,163 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,163 miles
    Test number
    487548036469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,072 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,072 miles
    Test number
    368835760325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,070 miles (+4,084)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,070 miles
    Test number
    340746684554
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass96,986 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,986 miles
    Test number
    762053249983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,984 miles (+4,961)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,984 miles
    Test number
    825601206664
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  16. Pass92,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,023 miles
    Test number
    259264986409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,023 miles (+6,725)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,023 miles
    Test number
    635512241735
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass85,298 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,298 miles
    Test number
    587196825058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    135879144097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,980 miles (+8,979)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    176669644014
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass72,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    189659553041
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail72,001 miles (+7,758)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    275259353078
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass64,243 miles (+6,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,243 miles
    Test number
    267870362007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass57,565 miles (+5,910)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,565 miles
    Test number
    457754651064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread cut

  25. Pass51,655 miles (+7,171)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,655 miles
    Test number
    902745780004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,484 miles (+6,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,484 miles
    Test number
    954673969079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail37,833 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,833 miles
    Test number
    301236668012
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  28. Pass37,833 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,833 miles
    Test number
    642686768061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,596 miles (+8,458)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,596 miles
    Test number
    651614157064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,138 miles
    Test number
    441167046056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 EXY

Does S27 EXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 EXY is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 EXY?
The MOT on S27 EXY is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 EXY done?
S27 EXY was recorded at 140,187 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 5,785 miles a year.
Has S27 EXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 EXY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S27 EXY 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 S27 EXY find?
S27 EXY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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