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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc

S109 RFUMOT history

S109 RFU is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 100,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

S109 RFU green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
100,947 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S109 RFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S109 RFU was last recorded at 100,947 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,941 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,006 miles
Average per year
3,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,947 miles
  • 2025 – 99,941 miles
  • 2024 – 98,956 miles
  • 2023 – 97,459 miles
  • 2022 – 94,043 miles
  • 2020 – 93,981 miles
  • 2019 – 88,994 miles
  • 2018 – 85,315 miles
  • 2017 – 82,996 miles
  • 2016 – 79,871 miles
  • 2015 – 76,698 miles
  • 2014 – 73,416 miles
  • 2013 – 69,675 miles
  • 2012 – 65,732 miles
  • 2011 – 62,482 miles
  • 2010 – 57,131 miles
  • 2009 – 52,981 miles
  • 2008 – 48,037 miles
  • 2007 – 44,623 miles
  • 2006 – 40,810 miles
  • 2005 – 36,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,947 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,947 miles (+1,006)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100,947 miles
    Test number
    398620454571
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass99,941 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,941 miles
    Test number
    781003442126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail99,937 miles (+981)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    845826796476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer brake pad broken up
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,956 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,956 miles
    Test number
    409923012244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail98,946 miles (+1,487)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    459574577708
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,459 miles
    Test number
    276031206649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail97,457 miles (+3,414)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,457 miles
    Test number
    558611113933
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,043 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,043 miles
    Test number
    633293913658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,981 miles (+4,987)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,981 miles
    Test number
    171714144086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,994 miles (+3,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,994 miles
    Test number
    834677397642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor corroding

  11. Pass85,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,315 miles
    Test number
    461395746535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail85,306 miles (+2,310)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,306 miles
    Test number
    445923012941
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass82,996 miles (+3,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,996 miles
    Test number
    773759823607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass79,871 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    866128957136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,868 miles (+3,170)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    298176396153
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass76,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,698 miles
    Test number
    189632588839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  17. Fail76,698 miles (+3,282)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,698 miles
    Test number
    381427871708
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/r14 88t firestone (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight bind offside rear brakes

  18. Pass73,416 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,416 miles
    Test number
    437483924329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,414 miles (+3,739)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,414 miles
    Test number
    508562924328
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracking on outer wall

  20. Pass69,675 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,675 miles
    Test number
    548252823315
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracking on outer wall

  21. Fail69,672 miles (+3,940)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,672 miles
    Test number
    595422023358
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracking on outer wall

  22. Pass65,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,732 miles
    Test number
    159184822314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Fail65,726 miles (+3,244)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,726 miles
    Test number
    679224922382
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass62,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,482 miles
    Test number
    456916721379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,480 miles (+5,349)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,480 miles
    Test number
    735086921359
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise rear discs in very poor condition

  26. Pass57,131 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,131 miles
    Test number
    694527920330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,981 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    421949829330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,037 miles
    Test number
    140276218348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail48,034 miles (+3,411)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,034 miles
    Test number
    940726118389
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blades in poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear wheel slightly binding

  30. Pass44,623 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,623 miles
    Test number
    451529717317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass40,810 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,810 miles
    Test number
    202006426303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass36,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,845 miles
    Test number
    681053735325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S109 RFU

Does S109 RFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S109 RFU is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S109 RFU?
The MOT on S109 RFU is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S109 RFU done?
S109 RFU was recorded at 100,947 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,164 miles a year.
Has S109 RFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S109 RFU has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S109 RFU 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 S109 RFU find?
S109 RFU passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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