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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

S114 BFCMOT history

S114 BFC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 234,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

S114 BFC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2024
Mileage
234,719 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S114 BFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S114 BFC was last recorded at 234,719 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 1,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2014: 146,243 miles, lower than 154,729 miles on 20 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
232,870 miles · 28 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,849 miles
Average per year
8,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 234,719 miles
  • 2022 – 227,770 miles
  • 2021 – 221,182 miles
  • 2020 – 216,671 miles
  • 2019 – 208,566 miles
  • 2018 – 199,314 miles
  • 2017 – 190,043 miles
  • 2016 – 181,373 miles
  • 2015 – 171,642 miles
  • 2014 – 162,434 miles
  • 2013 – 154,729 miles
  • 2012 – 141,572 miles
  • 2011 – 135,970 miles
  • 2010 – 128,616 miles
  • 2009 – 122,457 miles
  • 2008 – 114,198 miles
  • 2007 – 102,477 miles
  • 2006 – 93,495 miles
  • 2005 – 86,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,719 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,719 miles (+1,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    234,719 miles
    Test number
    931853337655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass232,870 miles (+5,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    232,870 miles
    Test number
    435528369579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  3. Pass227,770 miles (+6,588)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    227,770 miles
    Test number
    326010196987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass221,182 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    221,182 miles
    Test number
    946557803865
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail221,179 miles (+4,508)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,179 miles
    Test number
    647921368400
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass216,671 miles (+8,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    216,671 miles
    Test number
    367132061230
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake efficiency low compared to offside
    • Advisory•All lamps have tinted covering, but light output not affected

  7. Pass208,566 miles (+9,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    208,566 miles
    Test number
    573566158772
    • AdvisoryAll lamps have tinted covering, but light output not affected
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass199,314 miles (+9,271)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    199,314 miles
    Test number
    382765215047
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass190,043 miles (+8,670)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    190,043 miles
    Test number
    634186709499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass181,373 miles (+9,731)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    181,373 miles
    Test number
    924539654506
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront section of exhaust weak at centre joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass171,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    171,642 miles
    Test number
    239514785125
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail171,641 miles (+9,207)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,641 miles
    Test number
    316424185143
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass162,434 miles (+16,191)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    162,434 miles
    Test number
    829132994139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,243 miles (-8,486)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,243 miles
    Test number
    589978584184
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass154,729 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    154,729 miles
    Test number
    549974923365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail154,713 miles (+13,141)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,713 miles
    Test number
    988282323364
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureMacpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass141,572 miles (+39)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    141,572 miles
    Test number
    367698512346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r brake slightly binding.

  18. Fail141,533 miles (+5,563)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,533 miles
    Test number
    859843712380
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r brake slightly binding.

  19. Pass135,970 miles (+7,354)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    135,970 miles
    Test number
    155211121300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass128,616 miles (+6,159)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    128,616 miles
    Test number
    592253320304
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc slight scoring
    • NoteN/s/r brake slightly binding

  21. Pass122,457 miles (+276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    122,457 miles
    Test number
    290717129303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail122,181 miles (+7,983)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,181 miles
    Test number
    882690229385
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cut but not deep enough for cords

  23. Pass114,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    114,198 miles
    Test number
    422105528450
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail114,198 miles (+11,721)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,198 miles
    Test number
    124635628300
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass102,477 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    102,477 miles
    Test number
    941803627327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail102,476 miles (+8,981)3 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,476 miles
    Test number
    174961327341
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass93,495 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    93,495 miles
    Test number
    142436636344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail93,381 miles (+6,641)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,381 miles
    Test number
    413299726393
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass86,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    540618205339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail86,740 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    432258005315
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S114 BFC

Does S114 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S114 BFC expired on 5 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S114 BFC?
The MOT on S114 BFC expired on 5 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S114 BFC done?
S114 BFC was recorded at 234,719 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 8,258 miles a year.
Has S114 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S114 BFC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S114 BFC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S114 BFC find?
S114 BFC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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