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Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

S40 RCLMOT history

S40 RCL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 57,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

S40 RCL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
57,077 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 RCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 RCL was last recorded at 57,077 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 5,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,312 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,765 miles
Average per year
4,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,077 miles
  • 2025 – 51,312 miles
  • 2024 – 47,096 miles
  • 2023 – 42,365 miles
  • 2022 – 38,633 miles
  • 2021 – 34,661 miles
  • 2020 – 31,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,077 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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside front tyre has different load index/speed rating to all other tyres and marked MO (Mercedes Only)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 10 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,077 miles (+5,765)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    57,077 miles
    Test number
    717681685975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,312 miles (+4,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    51,312 miles
    Test number
    904433439984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass47,096 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,096 miles
    Test number
    902955274315
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail47,088 miles (+4,723)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,088 miles
    Test number
    265328104395
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass42,365 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,365 miles
    Test number
    756972782801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,633 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,633 miles
    Test number
    284927570383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,661 miles (+3,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,661 miles
    Test number
    269348646938
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  8. Pass31,615 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,615 miles
    Test number
    406252711552
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has different load index/speed rating to all other tyres and marked MO (Mercedes Only)

  9. Fail31,606 miles1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,606 miles
    Test number
    449665033738
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has different load index/speed rating to all other tyres and marked MO (Mercedes Only)

Questions about S40 RCL

Does S40 RCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 RCL is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 RCL?
The MOT on S40 RCL is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 RCL done?
S40 RCL was recorded at 57,077 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 4,225 miles a year.
Has S40 RCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 RCL has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 RCL 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 S40 RCL find?
S40 RCL passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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