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White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S27 GOWMOT history

S27 GOW is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

S27 GOW white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,514 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 GOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 GOW was last recorded at 130,514 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 1,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,680 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,834 miles
Average per year
8,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,514 miles
  • 2025 – 128,680 miles
  • 2024 – 121,940 miles
  • 2023 – 113,045 miles
  • 2022 – 104,794 miles
  • 2021 – 94,531 miles
  • 2020 – 86,833 miles
  • 2019 – 77,813 miles
  • 2018 – 72,221 miles
  • 2017 – 63,636 miles
  • 2016 – 54,499 miles
  • 2015 – 47,163 miles
  • 2013 – 30,753 miles
  • 2012 – 22,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,514 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 9 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,514 miles (+1,834)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,514 miles
    Test number
    769308446115
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass128,680 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,680 miles
    Test number
    801171973890
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Fail128,680 miles (+6,740)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,680 miles
    Test number
    531880097032
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass121,940 miles (+8,895)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,940 miles
    Test number
    781910300979
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass113,045 miles (+8,251)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,045 miles
    Test number
    737556910865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass104,794 miles (+10,263)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,794 miles
    Test number
    882771913815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass94,531 miles (+7,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    94,531 miles
    Test number
    218259092420
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass86,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,833 miles
    Test number
    126838744043
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail86,831 miles (+9,018)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    723366791897
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass77,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,813 miles
    Test number
    399738936759
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail77,813 miles (+5,592)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,813 miles
    Test number
    378718633040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass72,221 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,221 miles
    Test number
    366717251752
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail72,131 miles (+8,495)2 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,131 miles
    Test number
    837484838377
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported front clamp. (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from interior mirror.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass63,636 miles (+9,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,636 miles
    Test number
    980330975628
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp Corroded but not insecure.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated.

  15. Pass54,499 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,499 miles
    Test number
    128412796220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,497 miles (+7,334)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,497 miles
    Test number
    375806741526
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,163 miles (+16,410)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,163 miles
    Test number
    289030175009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,753 miles (+8,161)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,753 miles
    Test number
    326171783286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,592 miles
    Test number
    318006392477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 GOW

Does S27 GOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 GOW is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 GOW?
The MOT on S27 GOW is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 GOW done?
S27 GOW was recorded at 130,514 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 8,071 miles a year.
Has S27 GOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 GOW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S27 GOW 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 GOW find?
S27 GOW passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 3 more.

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