Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S101 VWFMOT history
S101 VWF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 235,664 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 235,664 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,137 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S101 VWF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S101 VWF was last recorded at 235,664 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 8,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 227,491 miles · 8 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,173 miles
- Average per year
- 9,137 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 235,664 miles
- 2025 – 227,491 miles
- 2024 – 217,673 miles
- 2023 – 208,585 miles
- 2022 – 197,205 miles
- 2021 – 187,156 miles
- 2020 – 177,482 miles
- 2018 – 166,097 miles
- 2017 – 156,924 miles
- 2016 – 147,191 miles
- 2015 – 134,505 miles
- 2014 – 120,444 miles
- 2012 – 95,007 miles
- 2011 – 87,697 miles
- 2010 – 82,349 miles
- 2009 – 75,954 miles
- 2008 – 69,999 miles
- 2007 – 60,880 miles
- 2006 – 52,894 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass235,664 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside rear brake pipe corroded partly hidden from view
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass235,664 miles (+8,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 235,664 miles
- Test number
- 445345147838
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass227,491 miles (+9,818)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 227,491 miles
- Test number
- 380876444064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,673 miles (+9,088)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 217,673 miles
- Test number
- 382593916862
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass208,585 miles (+11,380)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 208,585 miles
- Test number
- 346338724615
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass197,205 miles (+10,049)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 197,205 miles
- Test number
- 317679767056
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass187,156 miles (+9,674)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 187,156 miles
- Test number
- 336561576585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,482 miles (+11,385)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 177,482 miles
- Test number
- 480493368250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,097 miles (+9,173)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 166,097 miles
- Test number
- 175872515986
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,924 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 156,924 miles
- Test number
- 228042404150
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to back behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber cover loose
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers loose
Fail156,924 miles (+9,733)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,924 miles
- Test number
- 687587221981
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to back behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass147,191 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 147,191 miles
- Test number
- 320846154616
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded partly hidden from view
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering some components
- AdvisoryVery slight blow on exhaust weld on catalytic converter
Fail147,191 miles (+12,686)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,191 miles
- Test number
- 204985507747
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded partly hidden from view
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering some components
- AdvisoryVery slight blow on exhaust weld on catalytic converter
Pass134,505 miles (+14,061)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 134,505 miles
- Test number
- 964171753791
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded slight blow
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded partly hidden from view
- AdvisorySlight play offside rack end
Pass120,444 miles (+3)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 120,444 miles
- Test number
- 655191134308
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOffside rear brake disc deteriorated
- NoteOffside rear brakepipe corroded limited access
Fail120,441 miles1 dangerous4 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,441 miles
- Test number
- 138340434338
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOffside rear brake caliper lever not moving
- NoteOffside rear brake disc deteriorated
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 838424843387
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 535201343356
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass95,007 miles (+7,310)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 95,007 miles
- Test number
- 168997932211
- NoteRear tyres have 3mm tread remaining .1.6 mm is the legal requirement
Pass87,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 87,697 miles
- Test number
- 396423221235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,697 miles (+5,348)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,697 miles
- Test number
- 619623521227
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass82,349 miles (+6,395)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 82,349 miles
- Test number
- 354673720276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,954 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,954 miles
- Test number
- 634026049244
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass75,954 miles (+5,955)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 75,954 miles
- Test number
- 681636449294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,999 miles (+9,119)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 69,999 miles
- Test number
- 281067128238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,880 miles (+7,986)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 60,880 miles
- Test number
- 152111527223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,894 miles (+275)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 52,894 miles
- Test number
- 160612126234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,619 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,619 miles
- Test number
- 763472116269
- FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S101 VWF
- Does S101 VWF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S101 VWF is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S101 VWF?
- The MOT on S101 VWF is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S101 VWF done?
- S101 VWF was recorded at 235,664 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 9,137 miles a year.
- Has S101 VWF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S101 VWF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2017.
- Has the mileage on S101 VWF 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 VWF find?
- S101 VWF passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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