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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

S101 EJEMOT history

S101 EJE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 184,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.

S101 EJE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
184,477 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S101 EJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S101 EJE was last recorded at 184,477 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,656 miles · 10 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
821 miles
Average per year
6,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 184,477 miles
  • 2020 – 183,656 miles
  • 2019 – 183,567 miles
  • 2018 – 182,248 miles
  • 2017 – 182,227 miles
  • 2016 – 178,959 miles
  • 2015 – 171,330 miles
  • 2014 – 171,309 miles
  • 2012 – 159,385 miles
  • 2011 – 140,964 miles
  • 2010 – 128,684 miles
  • 2008 – 109,682 miles
  • 2006 – 86,209 miles
  • 2005 – 74,272 miles
  • 2004 – 62,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,477 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryN/S/F + O/S/F outer seals damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Dec 2004, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,477 miles (+821)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    184,477 miles
    Test number
    645612175812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F + O/S/F outer seals damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass183,656 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    183,656 miles
    Test number
    398367155809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail183,567 miles (+1,319)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,567 miles
    Test number
    507094633810
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front body corroded

  4. Pass182,248 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    182,248 miles
    Test number
    676500479611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  5. Fail182,227 miles (+27)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,227 miles
    Test number
    185713871951
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail182,200 miles (+3,241)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,200 miles
    Test number
    621944395461
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested

  7. Pass178,959 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    178,959 miles
    Test number
    745506513345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail178,908 miles (+7,578)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,908 miles
    Test number
    915540047357
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair carried out (7.1.2)

  9. Pass171,330 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    171,330 miles
    Test number
    161094171479
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges

  10. Fail171,309 miles (+11,924)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,309 miles
    Test number
    795788654184
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront sills damaged

  11. Pass159,385 miles (+18,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    159,385 miles
    Test number
    539843762320
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass140,964 miles (+12,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    140,964 miles
    Test number
    939062761368
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass128,684 miles (+7,397)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    128,684 miles
    Test number
    591024560381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,287 miles (+11,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    121,287 miles
    Test number
    700847800071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass109,682 miles (+12,379)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    109,682 miles
    Test number
    511395058351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,303 miles (+11,094)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    97,303 miles
    Test number
    802365008084
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

  17. Pass86,209 miles (+11,937)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    86,209 miles
    Test number
    202681066379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    74,272 miles
    Test number
    490477945328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,272 miles (+12,221)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,272 miles
    Test number
    511117945365
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

  20. Pass62,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2006
    Odometer
    62,051 miles
    Test number
    753412575111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S101 EJE

Does S101 EJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S101 EJE expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S101 EJE?
The MOT on S101 EJE expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S101 EJE done?
S101 EJE was recorded at 184,477 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 6,584 miles a year.
Has S101 EJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S101 EJE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2019.
Has the mileage on S101 EJE 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 S101 EJE find?
S101 EJE passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; n/s/f + o/s/f outer seals damaged; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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