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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

X21 SMJMOT history

X21 SMJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 156,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

X21 SMJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2027
Mileage
156,677 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X21 SMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X21 SMJ was last recorded at 156,677 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 8,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
147,904 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,773 miles
Average per year
10,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,677 miles
  • 2025 – 147,904 miles
  • 2024 – 139,753 miles
  • 2023 – 132,340 miles
  • 2022 – 125,678 miles
  • 2021 – 114,015 miles
  • 2020 – 101,662 miles
  • 2019 – 81,351 miles
  • 2018 – 69,454 miles
  • 2017 – 59,584 miles
  • 2016 – 50,367 miles
  • 2015 – 40,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,677 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    156,677 miles
    Test number
    478102153652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,677 miles (+8,773)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,677 miles
    Test number
    698756373857
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass147,904 miles (+8,151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,904 miles
    Test number
    139387871452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass139,753 miles (+7,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,753 miles
    Test number
    672477159640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass132,340 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,340 miles
    Test number
    567515804175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,678 miles (+11,663)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,678 miles
    Test number
    174121130420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,015 miles (+12,353)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,015 miles
    Test number
    243367201282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,662 miles (+20,311)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,662 miles
    Test number
    723250386950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,351 miles (+11,897)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,351 miles
    Test number
    101038004278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,454 miles (+9,870)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,454 miles
    Test number
    332458531604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,584 miles (+9,217)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,584 miles
    Test number
    986220472529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,367 miles (+9,949)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,367 miles
    Test number
    635044532086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,418 miles
    Test number
    246221735433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X21 SMJ

Does X21 SMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 SMJ is valid until 12 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on X21 SMJ?
The MOT on X21 SMJ is valid until 12 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X21 SMJ done?
X21 SMJ was recorded at 156,677 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 10,159 miles a year.
Has X21 SMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X21 SMJ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X21 SMJ 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 SMJ find?
X21 SMJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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