Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
X21 SMDMOT history
X21 SMD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 195,016 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 195,016 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,355 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X21 SMD
- 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
- 31 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X21 SMD was last recorded at 195,016 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 4,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 190,461 miles · 29 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,555 miles
- Average per year
- 7,355 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 195,016 miles
- 2025 – 190,461 miles
- 2024 – 186,485 miles
- 2023 – 181,135 miles
- 2022 – 174,812 miles
- 2021 – 165,523 miles
- 2020 – 154,185 miles
- 2019 – 141,505 miles
- 2018 – 134,818 miles
- 2017 – 128,235 miles
- 2016 – 122,689 miles
- 2015 – 119,292 miles
- 2014 – 115,386 miles
- 2013 – 111,369 miles
- 2012 – 102,835 miles
- 2011 – 90,204 miles
- 2009 – 70,790 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass195,016 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Headlamp aim too high
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,016 miles (+4,555)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 195,016 miles
- Test number
- 371452654090
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass190,461 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 190,461 miles
- Test number
- 106415252127
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail190,458 miles (+3,973)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,458 miles
- Test number
- 165362912579
- MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass186,485 miles (+5,350)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 186,485 miles
- Test number
- 846082608059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,135 miles (+6,323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 181,135 miles
- Test number
- 311957708755
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed
Pass174,812 miles (+9,289)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 174,812 miles
- Test number
- 554975104163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,523 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 165,523 miles
- Test number
- 623906342151
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail165,822 miles (+11,637)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,822 miles
- Test number
- 215043531433
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBRAKE PAD WARNIG LAMP ON
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass154,185 miles (+12,680)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 154,185 miles
- Test number
- 538264067078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,505 miles (+6,687)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 141,505 miles
- Test number
- 790946761465
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,818 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 134,818 miles
- Test number
- 754258914452
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail134,817 miles (+6,582)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,817 miles
- Test number
- 482794275354
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,235 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 128,235 miles
- Test number
- 401912387595
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail128,235 miles (+5,546)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,235 miles
- Test number
- 120666490820
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,689 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 122,689 miles
- Test number
- 653914722687
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wiring damaged
Fail122,689 miles (+3,397)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,689 miles
- Test number
- 985241534014
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault esp light on (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wiring damaged
Pass119,292 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 119,292 miles
- Test number
- 946342145152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail119,292 miles (+3,906)6 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,292 miles
- Test number
- 566710045192
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass115,386 miles (+4,017)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 115,386 miles
- Test number
- 955405734118
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing out of shape
- NoteO/s/r tyre inner edge wearing
Pass111,369 miles (+8,534)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 111,369 miles
- Test number
- 905006433114
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Note3rd stop light not working at time of test
Pass102,835 miles (+657)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 102,835 miles
- Test number
- 757667832128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass102,178 miles (+11,974)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 102,178 miles
- Test number
- 257551532074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,204 miles (+19,414)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 90,204 miles
- Test number
- 125117211485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 70,790 miles
- Test number
- 512444449210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X21 SMD
- Does X21 SMD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 SMD is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X21 SMD?
- The MOT on X21 SMD is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X21 SMD done?
- X21 SMD was recorded at 195,016 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 7,355 miles a year.
- Has X21 SMD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X21 SMD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on X21 SMD 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 SMD find?
- X21 SMD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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