Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
S9 RSOMOT history
S9 RSO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,551 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 172,551 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,724 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S9 RSO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 21 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S9 RSO was last recorded at 172,551 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 172,551 miles · 20 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,724 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,551 miles
- 2025 – 168,705 miles
- 2024 – 164,615 miles
- 2023 – 161,696 miles
- 2022 – 158,461 miles
- 2021 – 154,799 miles
- 2020 – 151,989 miles
- 2019 – 146,222 miles
- 2018 – 140,490 miles
- 2017 – 134,948 miles
- 2016 – 130,003 miles
- 2015 – 124,820 miles
- 2014 – 119,594 miles
- 2013 – 115,084 miles
- 2012 – 110,056 miles
- 2011 – 105,172 miles
- 2010 – 97,909 miles
- 2009 – 91,726 miles
- 2008 – 88,648 miles
- 2007 – 83,510 miles
- 2006 – 78,377 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,551 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside rear hand brake effort lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,551 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 172,551 miles
- Test number
- 554348961357
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside rear hand brake effort low
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail172,551 miles (+3,846)3 major2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,551 miles
- Test number
- 969445285808
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside rear hand brake effort low
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass168,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 168,705 miles
- Test number
- 141854899742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,705 miles (+4,090)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,705 miles
- Test number
- 488733272811
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass164,615 miles (+2,919)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 164,615 miles
- Test number
- 142201958051
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass161,696 miles (+3,235)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 161,696 miles
- Test number
- 239372267384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,461 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 158,461 miles
- Test number
- 165879984218
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail158,460 miles (+3,661)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,460 miles
- Test number
- 209074583538
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,799 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 154,799 miles
- Test number
- 186302601023
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail154,799 miles (+2,810)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,799 miles
- Test number
- 240426210997
- MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass151,989 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 151,989 miles
- Test number
- 362976760400
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail151,989 miles (+5,767)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,989 miles
- Test number
- 644594005980
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,222 miles (+5,732)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 146,222 miles
- Test number
- 955348152565
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,490 miles (+5,542)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 140,490 miles
- Test number
- 662813566311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,948 miles (+4,945)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 134,948 miles
- Test number
- 969100411210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass130,003 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 130,003 miles
- Test number
- 553215243406
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail130,003 miles (+5,183)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,003 miles
- Test number
- 196565568919
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass124,820 miles (+5,226)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 124,820 miles
- Test number
- 288942585049
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass119,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 119,594 miles
- Test number
- 917317474010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,594 miles (+4,510)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,594 miles
- Test number
- 116386374430
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass115,084 miles (+5,028)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 115,084 miles
- Test number
- 375704973036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,056 miles (+4,884)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 110,056 miles
- Test number
- 157219172445
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass105,172 miles (+7,263)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 105,172 miles
- Test number
- 945300681082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,909 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 97,909 miles
- Test number
- 841302580069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,909 miles (+6,183)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,909 miles
- Test number
- 341942980095
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass91,726 miles (+3,078)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 91,726 miles
- Test number
- 250224569076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,648 miles (+5,138)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 88,648 miles
- Test number
- 983309178035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,510 miles (+5,133)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 83,510 miles
- Test number
- 973585087073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,377 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 78,377 miles
- Test number
- 512269676084
- NoteFront brake discs and pads getting low
Questions about S9 RSO
- Does S9 RSO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 RSO is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S9 RSO?
- The MOT on S9 RSO is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S9 RSO done?
- S9 RSO was recorded at 172,551 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,724 miles a year.
- Has S9 RSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S9 RSO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S9 RSO 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 S9 RSO find?
- S9 RSO passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear lower position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.
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