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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1995 · 1,984 cc

M189 SKRMOT history

M189 SKR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 1995. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

M189 SKR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2023
Mileage
71,973 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M189 SKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
23 May 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

M189 SKR was last recorded at 71,973 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 2,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,064 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,909 miles
Average per year
1,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,973 miles
  • 2022 – 69,064 miles
  • 2014 – 68,891 miles
  • 2013 – 68,668 miles
  • 2012 – 68,521 miles
  • 2011 – 67,751 miles
  • 2010 – 66,632 miles
  • 2009 – 64,856 miles
  • 2008 – 60,444 miles
  • 2007 – 56,395 miles
  • 2006 – 53,624 miles
  • 2005 – 49,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,973 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid sill is very corroded, small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has holes in (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has a hole in (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arch is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail71,973 miles (+2,909)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,973 miles
    Test number
    652513654076
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid sill is very corroded, small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has holes in (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has a hole in (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arch is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass69,064 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,064 miles
    Test number
    663969921971
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,891 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,891 miles
    Test number
    176526824379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,668 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,668 miles
    Test number
    895014133321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,521 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,521 miles
    Test number
    886523812399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,751 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,751 miles
    Test number
    515256911380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,632 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,632 miles
    Test number
    852660720325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,856 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    64,856 miles
    Test number
    831006639387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear centre lap belt missing at time of test

  9. Fail64,856 miles (+4,412)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,856 miles
    Test number
    734725439367
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear centre lap belt missing at time of test

  10. Pass60,444 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,444 miles
    Test number
    704813738360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,395 miles (+2,771)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    56,395 miles
    Test number
    320931637383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass53,624 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    53,624 miles
    Test number
    963003836367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    49,851 miles
    Test number
    994213835389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M189 SKR

Does M189 SKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M189 SKR expired on 4 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M189 SKR?
The MOT on M189 SKR expired on 4 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M189 SKR done?
M189 SKR was recorded at 71,973 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 1,238 miles a year.
Has M189 SKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M189 SKR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on M189 SKR 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 M189 SKR find?
M189 SKR failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid sill is very corroded, small hole; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 12 more.

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