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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,000 cc

X21 SSJMOT history

X21 SSJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

X21 SSJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,610 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X21 SSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X21 SSJ was last recorded at 157,610 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 13,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,605 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,005 miles
Average per year
7,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,610 miles
  • 2025 – 144,605 miles
  • 2024 – 137,472 miles
  • 2023 – 126,127 miles
  • 2022 – 114,752 miles
  • 2021 – 104,382 miles
  • 2020 – 99,233 miles
  • 2018 – 97,739 miles
  • 2017 – 95,579 miles
  • 2016 – 91,195 miles
  • 2015 – 81,048 miles
  • 2014 – 75,241 miles
  • 2013 – 70,519 miles
  • 2012 – 63,408 miles
  • 2011 – 45,772 miles
  • 2010 – 37,711 miles
  • 2009 – 29,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,610 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre mishaped on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,610 miles (+13,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,610 miles
    Test number
    146925613072
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass144,605 miles (+7,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,605 miles
    Test number
    615203518670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass137,472 miles (+11,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,472 miles
    Test number
    395823203504
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass126,127 miles (+11,375)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,127 miles
    Test number
    331961628540
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass114,752 miles (+10,370)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,752 miles
    Test number
    666588664098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear alloy wheel has been repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass104,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,382 miles
    Test number
    480495005632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,382 miles (+5,149)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,382 miles
    Test number
    983312708858
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken and unpluged (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass99,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,233 miles
    Test number
    144466491733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,233 miles (+1,494)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,233 miles
    Test number
    897809780604
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass97,739 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,739 miles
    Test number
    416606041329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre mishaped on tread

  11. Fail97,735 miles (+2,156)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,735 miles
    Test number
    706067164278
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre mishaped on tread

  12. Pass95,579 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,579 miles
    Test number
    305253934545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,195 miles (+10,147)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,195 miles
    Test number
    658862450451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,048 miles (+5,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,048 miles
    Test number
    596866355177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass75,241 miles (+4,722)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,241 miles
    Test number
    388750334205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing uneven

  16. Pass70,519 miles (+7,111)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,519 miles
    Test number
    317370463442
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  17. Pass63,408 miles (+17,636)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,408 miles
    Test number
    557330052101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,772 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,772 miles
    Test number
    695326161155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,711 miles
    Test number
    371602800456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,711 miles (+8,484)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,711 miles
    Test number
    212318090422
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Fail29,227 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,227 miles
    Test number
    860317999130
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass29,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,227 miles
    Test number
    862117999112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X21 SSJ

Does X21 SSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 SSJ is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X21 SSJ?
The MOT on X21 SSJ is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X21 SSJ done?
X21 SSJ was recorded at 157,610 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,479 miles a year.
Has X21 SSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X21 SSJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on X21 SSJ 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 SSJ find?
X21 SSJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.

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