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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S106 ABFMOT history

S106 ABF is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S106 ABF white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,279 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S106 ABF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S106 ABF was last recorded at 102,279 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,241 miles · 12 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
2,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,279 miles
  • 2025 – 98,986 miles
  • 2024 – 95,740 miles
  • 2023 – 92,863 miles
  • 2022 – 91,537 miles
  • 2021 – 90,376 miles
  • 2020 – 88,187 miles
  • 2019 – 86,536 miles
  • 2018 – 84,698 miles
  • 2017 – 83,663 miles
  • 2016 – 82,002 miles
  • 2015 – 80,151 miles
  • 2014 – 78,169 miles
  • 2013 – 75,279 miles
  • 2012 – 71,988 miles
  • 2011 – 68,137 miles
  • 2010 – 63,632 miles
  • 2009 – 59,667 miles
  • 2008 – 55,955 miles
  • 2007 – 52,151 miles
  • 2006 – 47,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,279 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tape covering corrosion possible sharp etch

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Surface corrosion rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Surface corrosion rear axle mounting areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,279 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    686550865733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tape covering corrosion possible sharp etch

  2. Fail102,241 miles (+3,255)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,241 miles
    Test number
    960743043402
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill & floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system joint union (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing haw corrosion taped up

  3. Pass98,986 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,986 miles
    Test number
    154255614508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,740 miles (+2,877)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,740 miles
    Test number
    218403854474
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,863 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    136342003871
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Flexi to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear axle
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear axle mounting areas
    • AdvisoryTank straps corroded

  6. Fail92,855 miles (+1,318)8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,855 miles
    Test number
    347143342946
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Flexi to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion ALL front suspension components
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear axle
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear axle mounting areas
    • AdvisoryTank straps corroded

  7. Pass91,537 miles (+1,161)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,537 miles
    Test number
    570449678110
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass90,376 miles (+2,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,376 miles
    Test number
    991491430736
    • AdvisorySill and body corrosion

  9. Pass88,187 miles (+1,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,187 miles
    Test number
    333272144447
    • AdvisoryFront and rear outer sills corroded

  10. Pass86,536 miles (+1,838)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,536 miles
    Test number
    109131105740
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  11. Pass84,698 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    348944814049
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail84,698 miles (+1,035)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    544860616592
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass83,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,663 miles
    Test number
    188067421427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,663 miles (+1,661)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,663 miles
    Test number
    622102960606
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass82,002 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,002 miles
    Test number
    921324921432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,151 miles
    Test number
    259681034578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,151 miles (+1,982)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,151 miles
    Test number
    723292095243
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass78,169 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,169 miles
    Test number
    815871704380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Fail78,140 miles (+2,861)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,140 miles
    Test number
    795517894265
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass75,279 miles (+3,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,279 miles
    Test number
    418698383282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass71,988 miles (+3,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,988 miles
    Test number
    398997892228
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass68,137 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,137 miles
    Test number
    887397791258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,632 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    101658870262
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass63,632 miles (+3,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    632498470270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass59,667 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,667 miles
    Test number
    843172309373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,955 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,955 miles
    Test number
    222486998215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,151 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,151 miles
    Test number
    972945907310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,128 miles (+4,932)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,128 miles
    Test number
    403294107453
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass47,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,196 miles
    Test number
    273554986238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S106 ABF

Does S106 ABF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S106 ABF is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S106 ABF?
The MOT on S106 ABF is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S106 ABF done?
S106 ABF was recorded at 102,279 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 2,758 miles a year.
Has S106 ABF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S106 ABF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S106 ABF 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 S106 ABF find?
S106 ABF passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tape covering corrosion possible sharp etch.

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