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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

V21 NYPMOT history

V21 NYP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 207,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

V21 NYP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
207,805 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 NYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 NYP was last recorded at 207,805 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,791 miles · 11 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
8,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,805 miles
  • 2025 – 207,767 miles
  • 2024 – 206,360 miles
  • 2023 – 205,519 miles
  • 2021 – 196,811 miles
  • 2020 – 185,565 miles
  • 2019 – 172,306 miles
  • 2018 – 158,317 miles
  • 2017 – 152,081 miles
  • 2016 – 149,937 miles
  • 2015 – 142,222 miles
  • 2014 – 134,766 miles
  • 2012 – 125,144 miles
  • 2011 – 101,025 miles
  • 2009 – 83,921 miles
  • 2008 – 59,495 miles
  • 2007 – 50,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,805 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside front wing holed and corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,805 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    207,805 miles
    Test number
    189538143972
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail207,791 miles (+24)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,791 miles
    Test number
    257759130533
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail207,767 miles (+1,407)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,767 miles
    Test number
    857397882371
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake Wear Light On.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass206,360 miles (+841)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    206,360 miles
    Test number
    687617110009
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass205,519 miles (+8,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    205,519 miles
    Test number
    593597394961
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass196,811 miles (+11,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    196,811 miles
    Test number
    281510701467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass185,565 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    185,565 miles
    Test number
    570429945362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail185,558 miles (+13,252)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,558 miles
    Test number
    152172055231
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass172,306 miles (+13,989)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    172,306 miles
    Test number
    490728237471
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass158,317 miles (+6,236)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    158,317 miles
    Test number
    512407282180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    152,081 miles
    Test number
    440840535137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail152,081 miles (+2,144)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,081 miles
    Test number
    367794641908
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  13. Pass149,937 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    149,937 miles
    Test number
    812729951118
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail149,919 miles (+7,697)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,919 miles
    Test number
    342373242921
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass142,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    142,222 miles
    Test number
    128221125453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail142,222 miles (+7,456)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,222 miles
    Test number
    217600125017
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass134,766 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    134,766 miles
    Test number
    706561334074
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail134,703 miles (+9,559)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,703 miles
    Test number
    886817924018
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass125,144 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    125,144 miles
    Test number
    506025302254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail125,143 miles (+24,118)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,143 miles
    Test number
    588422602272
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail101,025 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,025 miles
    Test number
    298816901066
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass101,025 miles (+17,104)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,025 miles
    Test number
    449726801094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,921 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    83,921 miles
    Test number
    773057239324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail83,921 miles (+10,111)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,921 miles
    Test number
    920557139360
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass73,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,810 miles
    Test number
    984110179192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,809 miles (+5,051)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,809 miles
    Test number
    111940379133
    • 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)

  27. Pass68,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,758 miles
    Test number
    213308269068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,758 miles (+9,263)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,758 miles
    Test number
    434558069093
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  29. Pass59,495 miles (+9,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,495 miles
    Test number
    254108508111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass50,449 miles (+707)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,449 miles
    Test number
    281202027176
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged but still servisable

  31. Fail49,742 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,742 miles
    Test number
    893370497097
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres weather cracked

Questions about V21 NYP

Does V21 NYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 NYP is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 NYP?
The MOT on V21 NYP is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 NYP done?
V21 NYP was recorded at 207,805 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 8,226 miles a year.
Has V21 NYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 NYP has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V21 NYP 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 NYP find?
V21 NYP passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: brake warning lamp on; offside front wing holed and corroded; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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