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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

T21 SWWMOT history

T21 SWW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2023
Mileage
142,318 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 SWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 SWW was last recorded at 142,318 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 6,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2017: 100,060 miles, lower than 108,238 miles on 18 Mar 2016.

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
136,270 miles · 5 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
6,048 miles
Average per year
6,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,318 miles
  • 2020 – 136,270 miles
  • 2019 – 125,720 miles
  • 2018 – 115,782 miles
  • 2017 – 100,060 miles
  • 2016 – 108,238 miles
  • 2015 – 106,805 miles
  • 2014 – 105,587 miles
  • 2013 – 103,801 miles
  • 2012 – 102,238 miles
  • 2011 – 98,860 miles
  • 2010 – 94,505 miles
  • 2009 – 90,794 miles
  • 2008 – 79,473 miles
  • 2007 – 61,816 miles
  • 2006 – 42,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,318 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bussh

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,318 miles (+6,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,318 miles
    Test number
    793226076789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,270 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,270 miles
    Test number
    154057023593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bussh (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail136,270 miles (+10,550)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,270 miles
    Test number
    774315061695
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction air freshners (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bussh (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,720 miles (+9,938)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,720 miles
    Test number
    906117344557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,782 miles
    Test number
    436110713947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,782 miles (+15,722)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,782 miles
    Test number
    573925617407
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass100,060 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    562576956209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNot all seat belts checked

  8. Fail100,060 miles (-8,178)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    416180777119
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNot all seat belts checked

  9. Pass108,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,238 miles
    Test number
    268312506124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked in tread., 195/65V15

  10. Fail108,238 miles (+1,433)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,238 miles
    Test number
    723178524016
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked in tread., 195/65V15

  11. Pass106,805 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,805 miles
    Test number
    876889865072
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on pressure and valve deteriorated

  12. Fail106,804 miles (+1,217)4 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,804 miles
    Test number
    686138865018
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on pressure and valve deteriorated

  13. Pass105,587 miles (+1,786)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,587 miles
    Test number
    675601274068
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are perishing
    • NoteRear brakes are binding slightly

  14. Pass103,801 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,801 miles
    Test number
    566362783022
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteCentre exhaust heatshield insecure

  15. Fail103,801 miles (+1,563)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,801 miles
    Test number
    706412683023
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteCentre exhaust heatshield insecure

  16. Pass102,238 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,238 miles
    Test number
    376787072085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge 195/65V15

  17. Fail102,238 miles (+3,378)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,238 miles
    Test number
    559377372099
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge 195/65V15

  18. Pass98,860 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,860 miles
    Test number
    157575471026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,505 miles (+3,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,505 miles
    Test number
    451841170056
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass90,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,794 miles
    Test number
    661288969065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,794 miles (+11,321)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,794 miles
    Test number
    863528169000
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass79,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,473 miles
    Test number
    480893778080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail79,473 miles (+17,657)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,473 miles
    Test number
    594853678027
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass61,816 miles (+19,085)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,816 miles
    Test number
    310361047003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,731 miles
    Test number
    201492636054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 SWW

Does T21 SWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 SWW expired on 4 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 SWW?
The MOT on T21 SWW expired on 4 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 SWW done?
T21 SWW was recorded at 142,318 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 6,002 miles a year.
Has T21 SWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 SWW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T21 SWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T21 SWW find?
T21 SWW passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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