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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

V21 RLWMOT history

V21 RLW is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 85,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

V21 RLW white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,883 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 RLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 RLW was last recorded at 85,883 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,008 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,875 miles
Average per year
7,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,883 miles
  • 2025 – 82,008 miles
  • 2024 – 78,191 miles
  • 2023 – 72,365 miles
  • 2022 – 64,668 miles
  • 2021 – 55,742 miles
  • 2020 – 47,473 miles
  • 2019 – 37,685 miles
  • 2018 – 27,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,883 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,883 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,883 miles
    Test number
    256603861999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,008 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,008 miles
    Test number
    215475964351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    313399607476
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail78,191 miles (+5,826)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    485877604726
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass72,365 miles (+7,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,365 miles
    Test number
    762266111950
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass64,668 miles (+8,926)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    212775209713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,742 miles
    Test number
    346452067100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,742 miles (+8,269)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,742 miles
    Test number
    903193038172
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass47,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,473 miles
    Test number
    514872323885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail47,473 miles (+9,788)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,473 miles
    Test number
    703266199492
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass37,685 miles (+10,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,685 miles
    Test number
    721508465761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass27,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,183 miles
    Test number
    554829380596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 RLW

Does V21 RLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 RLW is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 RLW?
The MOT on V21 RLW is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 RLW done?
V21 RLW was recorded at 85,883 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 7,386 miles a year.
Has V21 RLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 RLW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 RLW 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 RLW find?
V21 RLW passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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