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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S116 JFRMOT history

S116 JFR is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2023.

S116 JFR green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2024
Mileage
106,036 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S116 JFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S116 JFR was last recorded at 106,036 miles on 20 Jul 2023, 2,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,640 miles · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,396 miles
Average per year
3,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,036 miles
  • 2022 – 103,640 miles
  • 2021 – 101,570 miles
  • 2020 – 99,684 miles
  • 2019 – 97,686 miles
  • 2018 – 94,417 miles
  • 2017 – 91,683 miles
  • 2016 – 89,126 miles
  • 2015 – 85,988 miles
  • 2014 – 83,202 miles
  • 2013 – 80,672 miles
  • 2012 – 77,752 miles
  • 2011 – 74,154 miles
  • 2010 – 70,742 miles
  • 2009 – 66,672 miles
  • 2008 – 62,862 miles
  • 2007 – 58,451 miles
  • 2006 – 53,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,036 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,036 miles (+2,396)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,036 miles
    Test number
    980818656425
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass103,640 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,640 miles
    Test number
    467377030102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail103,640 miles (+2,070)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,640 miles
    Test number
    267311679958
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass101,570 miles (+1,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,570 miles
    Test number
    970836432464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass99,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,684 miles
    Test number
    936541351735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,684 miles (+1,998)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,684 miles
    Test number
    824910001159
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass97,686 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,686 miles
    Test number
    671391354528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail97,685 miles (+3,268)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,685 miles
    Test number
    603502079187
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass94,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,417 miles
    Test number
    294248171727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,416 miles (+2,733)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,416 miles
    Test number
    166691585504
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,683 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,683 miles
    Test number
    246910319704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,682 miles (+2,556)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,682 miles
    Test number
    683362613057
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass89,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,126 miles
    Test number
    219171452761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,126 miles (+3,138)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,126 miles
    Test number
    242612889477
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass85,988 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,988 miles
    Test number
    146159607245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,202 miles (+2,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,202 miles
    Test number
    505779194133
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass80,672 miles (+2,920)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,672 miles
    Test number
    357100403454
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront brakes binding

  18. Pass77,752 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,752 miles
    Test number
    339880302222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,154 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,154 miles
    Test number
    819566191167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,742 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,742 miles
    Test number
    222515890163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,672 miles (+3,810)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,672 miles
    Test number
    740071609237
    • NoteFront no. plate damaged

  22. Pass62,862 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,862 miles
    Test number
    892573908209
    • NoteFront no plate damaged

  23. Fail62,857 miles (+4,406)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    380463808273
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • NoteFront no plate damaged

  24. Pass58,451 miles (+5,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,451 miles
    Test number
    552110607263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass53,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,229 miles
    Test number
    402802806246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S116 JFR

Does S116 JFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S116 JFR expired on 19 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S116 JFR?
The MOT on S116 JFR expired on 19 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S116 JFR done?
S116 JFR was recorded at 106,036 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2023, an average of 3,107 miles a year.
Has S116 JFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S116 JFR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S116 JFR 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 S116 JFR find?
S116 JFR passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front upper oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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