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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V21 RJOMOT history

V21 RJO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

V21 RJO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,415 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 RJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 RJO was last recorded at 121,415 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 14,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,553 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,862 miles
Average per year
10,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,415 miles
  • 2024 – 106,553 miles
  • 2023 – 89,693 miles
  • 2022 – 77,928 miles
  • 2021 – 65,523 miles
  • 2020 – 53,819 miles
  • 2019 – 38,222 miles
  • 2018 – 27,648 miles
  • 2017 – 25,597 miles
  • 2016 – 21,935 miles
  • 2015 – 18,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,415 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,415 miles (+14,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,415 miles
    Test number
    295050769014
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass106,553 miles (+76)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,553 miles
    Test number
    763987634003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail106,477 miles (+16,784)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,477 miles
    Test number
    134341185211
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass89,693 miles (+815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,693 miles
    Test number
    426330610009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail88,878 miles (+10,950)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    339674650641
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass77,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,928 miles
    Test number
    575850881081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,928 miles (+12,405)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,928 miles
    Test number
    836430585585
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass65,523 miles (+11,704)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,523 miles
    Test number
    728748967509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,819 miles (+15,597)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,819 miles
    Test number
    134129356710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,222 miles (+10,574)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,222 miles
    Test number
    184791155142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,648 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,648 miles
    Test number
    729142886018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,597 miles (+3,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    25,597 miles
    Test number
    282064989141
    • AdvisoryNo emission results recorded
  13. Pass21,935 miles (+3,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    21,935 miles
    Test number
    954838440452
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryZero emission levels
  14. Pass18,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    18,444 miles
    Test number
    132870550371
    • AdvisoryRear child seat fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r unable to fully inspect belts

Questions about V21 RJO

Does V21 RJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 RJO is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V21 RJO?
The MOT on V21 RJO is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 RJO done?
V21 RJO was recorded at 121,415 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 10,228 miles a year.
Has V21 RJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 RJO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 RJO 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 RJO find?
V21 RJO passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear; brake disc worn, but not excessively both front; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim, and 1 more.

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