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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

V21 GLFMOT history

V21 GLF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

V21 GLF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
131,445 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 GLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 GLF was last recorded at 131,445 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,580 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,865 miles
Average per year
6,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,445 miles
  • 2025 – 129,580 miles
  • 2024 – 127,575 miles
  • 2023 – 126,434 miles
  • 2022 – 124,709 miles
  • 2021 – 123,089 miles
  • 2020 – 121,885 miles
  • 2019 – 121,436 miles
  • 2018 – 112,468 miles
  • 2017 – 107,899 miles
  • 2016 – 93,080 miles
  • 2015 – 72,825 miles
  • 2014 – 53,826 miles
  • 2013 – 38,609 miles
  • 2012 – 32,041 miles
  • 2011 – 27,447 miles
  • 2010 – 22,375 miles
  • 2009 – 16,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,445 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both sides front headlamp lens in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,445 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    131,445 miles
    Test number
    607170164246
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail131,445 miles (+1,865)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,445 miles
    Test number
    835230733024
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass129,580 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,580 miles
    Test number
    292924838430
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail129,580 miles (+2,005)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,580 miles
    Test number
    423888519941
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass127,575 miles (+1,141)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,575 miles
    Test number
    561734677576
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass126,434 miles (+1,725)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,434 miles
    Test number
    394256750830
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass124,709 miles (+1,620)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,709 miles
    Test number
    400837686776
    • MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,089 miles (+1,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,089 miles
    Test number
    989394363745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass121,885 miles (+449)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,885 miles
    Test number
    249908602703
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass121,436 miles (+8,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,436 miles
    Test number
    373297838107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre uneven wear inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre uneven wear inside edge

  11. Pass112,468 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,468 miles
    Test number
    559894021793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,899 miles
    Test number
    903785350716
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear, inner edges. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre only had 10 psi in it.

  13. Fail107,878 miles (+14,798)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,878 miles
    Test number
    694404172779
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear, inner edges. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre only had 10 psi in it.

  14. Pass93,080 miles (+244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,080 miles
    Test number
    364913871758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front headlamp lens in poor condition
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail92,836 miles (+20,011)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,836 miles
    Test number
    421629674456
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front headlamp lens in poor condition
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass72,825 miles (+18,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,825 miles
    Test number
    171861966500
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner front brake discs
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear o/s anti roll bar link

  17. Pass53,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,826 miles
    Test number
    517600844216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,826 miles (+15,217)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,826 miles
    Test number
    639500844230
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,609 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,609 miles
    Test number
    335543833472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,041 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,041 miles
    Test number
    347233432283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,447 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,447 miles
    Test number
    928865731238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,375 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,375 miles
    Test number
    643515230223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,954 miles
    Test number
    712286039226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 GLF

Does V21 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 GLF is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 GLF?
The MOT on V21 GLF is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 GLF done?
V21 GLF was recorded at 131,445 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,672 miles a year.
Has V21 GLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 GLF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V21 GLF 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 V21 GLF find?
V21 GLF passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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