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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc

S103 SAVMOT history

S103 SAV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

S103 SAV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
128,030 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S103 SAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S103 SAV was last recorded at 128,030 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 8,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,768 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,262 miles
Average per year
3,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,030 miles
  • 2024 – 119,768 miles
  • 2023 – 116,082 miles
  • 2022 – 107,698 miles
  • 2021 – 101,129 miles
  • 2020 – 96,681 miles
  • 2019 – 96,514 miles
  • 2018 – 95,847 miles
  • 2017 – 95,145 miles
  • 2016 – 94,425 miles
  • 2015 – 93,709 miles
  • 2014 – 92,926 miles
  • 2013 – 91,641 miles
  • 2012 – 90,473 miles
  • 2011 – 89,081 miles
  • 2010 – 87,384 miles
  • 2009 – 85,345 miles
  • 2008 – 82,951 miles
  • 2007 – 80,743 miles
  • 2006 – 78,250 miles
  • 2005 – 62,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,030 miles
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt HOLED (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt HOLED (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,030 miles (+8,262)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,030 miles
    Test number
    320296419480
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt HOLED (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt HOLED (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass119,768 miles (+3,686)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,768 miles
    Test number
    266650298024
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))

  3. Pass116,082 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,082 miles
    Test number
    773568441520
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in both front upper suspension mountings
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))

  4. Fail116,082 miles (+8,384)3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,082 miles
    Test number
    875708487992
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake servo damaged and function impaired servo pipe split (1.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in both front upper suspension mountings
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))

  5. Pass107,698 miles (+6,569)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,698 miles
    Test number
    147035685814
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass101,129 miles (+4,448)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,129 miles
    Test number
    319316516658
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split rubber (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill is damaged.
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass96,681 miles (+167)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,681 miles
    Test number
    346313170639
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass96,514 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,514 miles
    Test number
    496822765674
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail96,512 miles (+665)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,512 miles
    Test number
    538750969848
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass95,847 miles (+702)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,847 miles
    Test number
    531434535245
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass95,145 miles (+720)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,145 miles
    Test number
    724732919888
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass94,425 miles (+716)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,425 miles
    Test number
    577816936547
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass93,709 miles (+783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,709 miles
    Test number
    911632746768
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail92,926 miles1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    469729334362
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll discs slightly rusty

  15. Pass92,926 miles (+1,285)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    528299734386
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll discs slightly rusty

  16. Pass91,641 miles (+1,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,641 miles
    Test number
    348514023471
    • 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)

  17. Pass90,473 miles (+1,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,473 miles
    Test number
    959739212236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass89,081 miles (+1,697)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,081 miles
    Test number
    635733421277
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres low inner edges

  19. Pass87,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    87,384 miles
    Test number
    220598320256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail87,384 miles (+2,039)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,384 miles
    Test number
    390618220250
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass85,345 miles (+2,394)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,345 miles
    Test number
    663600839287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront tyres very low inner edges

  22. Pass82,951 miles (+2,208)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,951 miles
    Test number
    870471838259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside door mirror broken but not insecure or affecting drivers view to rear

  23. Pass80,743 miles (+2,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,743 miles
    Test number
    533894437231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass78,250 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    78,250 miles
    Test number
    360433846414
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/R handbrake caliper levers movement almost at end of travel

  25. Fail78,250 miles (+15,319)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,250 miles
    Test number
    541653546250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/R handbrake caliper levers movement almost at end of travel

  26. Pass62,931 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    62,931 miles
    Test number
    292675335242
    • NoteDrivers door mirror repaired with tape
    • NoteFront shock absorbers damp
    • NoteOffside rear tyre near limit
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

Questions about S103 SAV

Does S103 SAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S103 SAV expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S103 SAV?
The MOT on S103 SAV expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S103 SAV done?
S103 SAV was recorded at 128,030 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,192 miles a year.
Has S103 SAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S103 SAV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S103 SAV 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 S103 SAV find?
S103 SAV failed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear; nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 7 more.

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