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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,600 cc

SWY 2MOT history

SWY 2 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

SWY 2 blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,745 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SWY 2
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SWY 2 was last recorded at 116,745 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 12,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2016: 3,796 miles, lower than 34,240 miles on 30 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,737 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,008 miles
Average per year
6,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,745 miles
  • 2025 – 104,737 miles
  • 2024 – 89,933 miles
  • 2023 – 76,843 miles
  • 2022 – 67,122 miles
  • 2021 – 61,846 miles
  • 2020 – 57,297 miles
  • 2019 – 49,896 miles
  • 2018 – 44,603 miles
  • 2017 – 41,364 miles
  • 2016 – 37,974 miles
  • 2015 – 34,240 miles
  • 2014 – 31,579 miles
  • 2013 – 27,590 miles
  • 2012 – 20,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,745 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,745 miles (+12,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,745 miles
    Test number
    618266423772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,737 miles
    Test number
    589743510761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,737 miles (+14,804)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,737 miles
    Test number
    321115075391
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass89,933 miles (+13,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,933 miles
    Test number
    363205253670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under panel wing cover slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

  5. Pass76,843 miles (+9,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,843 miles
    Test number
    544724011590
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve corroded and split

  6. Pass67,122 miles (+5,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,122 miles
    Test number
    421666003299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear sensor damaged and insecure

  7. Pass61,846 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    236242355442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,297 miles (+7,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    344007432573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass49,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,896 miles
    Test number
    864261424430
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge and cracked on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail49,896 miles (+5,293)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,896 miles
    Test number
    193320399296
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge and cracked on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass44,603 miles (+3,239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,603 miles
    Test number
    559844218673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass41,364 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,364 miles
    Test number
    904450618285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,974 miles (+34,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,974 miles
    Test number
    239108907535
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking deteriorated

  14. Fail3,796 miles (-30,444)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,796 miles
    Test number
    304725711086
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  15. Pass34,240 miles (+2,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,240 miles
    Test number
    675845918575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,579 miles (+3,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,579 miles
    Test number
    428206274221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass27,590 miles (+6,863)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,590 miles
    Test number
    645890573292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,727 miles
    Test number
    256970282106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SWY 2

What vehicle is registration SWY 2 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SWY 2 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Aug 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SWY 2 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SWY 2 is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SWY 2?
The MOT on SWY 2 is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SWY 2 done?
SWY 2 was recorded at 116,745 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 6,795 miles a year.
Has SWY 2 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SWY 2 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on SWY 2 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SWY 2 find?
SWY 2 passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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