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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

X21 SWJMOT history

X21 SWJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 88,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

X21 SWJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
88,010 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X21 SWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X21 SWJ was last recorded at 88,010 miles on 2 May 2026, 4,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,623 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,387 miles
Average per year
5,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,010 miles
  • 2025 – 83,623 miles
  • 2024 – 79,623 miles
  • 2023 – 78,016 miles
  • 2022 – 76,331 miles
  • 2021 – 73,269 miles
  • 2020 – 71,366 miles
  • 2019 – 66,756 miles
  • 2018 – 53,006 miles
  • 2017 – 43,651 miles
  • 2016 – 31,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,010 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,010 miles (+4,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,010 miles
    Test number
    286077166531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass83,623 miles (+4,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,623 miles
    Test number
    747389177399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass79,623 miles (+1,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,623 miles
    Test number
    170315368969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on outer edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing slightly on inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass78,016 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,016 miles
    Test number
    141016991431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,331 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,331 miles
    Test number
    674396184482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,269 miles (+1,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    211237699107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked nd perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass71,366 miles (+4,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    71,366 miles
    Test number
    126030615426
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass66,756 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    728547232161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail66,756 miles (+13,750)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    699360248209
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass53,006 miles (+9,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,006 miles
    Test number
    990602501198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres sidewalls cracking

  11. Pass43,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,651 miles
    Test number
    919425476168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,651 miles (+11,713)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,651 miles
    Test number
    102852942760
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass31,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,938 miles
    Test number
    701985300489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has nail in outer edge non-repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has nail in outer edge non-repairable

Questions about X21 SWJ

Does X21 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 SWJ is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X21 SWJ?
The MOT on X21 SWJ is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X21 SWJ done?
X21 SWJ was recorded at 88,010 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 5,847 miles a year.
Has X21 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X21 SWJ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on X21 SWJ 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 SWJ find?
X21 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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