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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

X21 RGGMOT history

X21 RGG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

X21 RGG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
90,269 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X21 RGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X21 RGG was last recorded at 90,269 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,108 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,161 miles
Average per year
4,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,269 miles
  • 2024 – 87,108 miles
  • 2023 – 85,107 miles
  • 2022 – 82,940 miles
  • 2021 – 79,994 miles
  • 2020 – 76,921 miles
  • 2019 – 73,926 miles
  • 2018 – 69,800 miles
  • 2017 – 65,182 miles
  • 2016 – 60,315 miles
  • 2015 – 48,926 miles
  • 2014 – 41,221 miles
  • 2013 – 34,883 miles
  • 2012 – 26,266 miles
  • 2011 – 20,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,269 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner = Outer boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge too. (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,269 miles (+3,161)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    90,269 miles
    Test number
    240930547349
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner = Outer boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge too. (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass87,108 miles (+2,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,108 miles
    Test number
    813449318311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass85,107 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,107 miles
    Test number
    953116731770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,940 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    746956978748
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail82,940 miles (+2,946)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    676747795235
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass79,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,994 miles
    Test number
    278042613025
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail79,994 miles (+3,073)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,994 miles
    Test number
    780323686562
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass76,921 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,921 miles
    Test number
    629490492809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail76,918 miles (+2,992)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,918 miles
    Test number
    122510877195
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass73,926 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,926 miles
    Test number
    534737593125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,800 miles (+4,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,800 miles
    Test number
    370012609581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount bracket cracked
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded
  12. Pass65,182 miles (+4,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,182 miles
    Test number
    549294579408
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
  13. Pass60,315 miles (+6,991)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,315 miles
    Test number
    427783345711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,324 miles
    Test number
    539258094898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,324 miles (+4,398)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,324 miles
    Test number
    718973187753
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Fail48,926 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,926 miles
    Test number
    126276025030
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass48,926 miles (+7,705)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,926 miles
    Test number
    366366825052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,221 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,221 miles
    Test number
    178342044489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,883 miles (+8,617)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,883 miles
    Test number
    798794143077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,266 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,266 miles
    Test number
    135438142094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,629 miles
    Test number
    169228861405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X21 RGG

Does X21 RGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 RGG is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X21 RGG?
The MOT on X21 RGG is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X21 RGG done?
X21 RGG was recorded at 90,269 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,731 miles a year.
Has X21 RGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X21 RGG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X21 RGG 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 X21 RGG find?
X21 RGG passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner = outer boot.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge too..

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