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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc

S119 VTUMOT history

S119 VTU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2021 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 42,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

S119 VTU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2021
Mileage
42,269 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S119 VTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

S119 VTU was last recorded at 42,269 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,344 miles · 9 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
925 miles
Average per year
1,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 42,269 miles
  • 2020 – 41,344 miles
  • 2019 – 40,501 miles
  • 2018 – 39,359 miles
  • 2017 – 38,226 miles
  • 2016 – 36,639 miles
  • 2015 – 35,388 miles
  • 2014 – 34,128 miles
  • 2013 – 32,615 miles
  • 2012 – 31,456 miles
  • 2011 – 29,911 miles
  • 2010 – 28,347 miles
  • 2009 – 26,887 miles
  • 2008 – 25,253 miles
  • 2007 – 23,508 miles
  • 2006 – 22,221 miles
  • 2005 – 20,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail42,269 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessive corrosion to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessive corrosion to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail42,269 miles (+925)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,269 miles
    Test number
    387397830417
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessive corrosion to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessive corrosion to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded

  2. Pass41,344 miles (+843)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,344 miles
    Test number
    436255630170
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront axle corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass40,501 miles (+1,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,501 miles
    Test number
    958496703508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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. Pass39,359 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,359 miles
    Test number
    122536045129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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. Fail39,359 miles (+1,133)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,359 miles
    Test number
    862340613344
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass38,226 miles (+1,587)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,226 miles
    Test number
    661047533069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded light (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded surface (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded light (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded surface (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass36,639 miles (+1,251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,639 miles
    Test number
    700360624664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded light (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded light (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass35,388 miles (+1,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,388 miles
    Test number
    458653288904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass34,128 miles (+1,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,128 miles
    Test number
    677483094268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass32,615 miles (+1,159)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,615 miles
    Test number
    207136093207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass31,456 miles (+1,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,456 miles
    Test number
    289435702343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass29,911 miles (+1,564)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,911 miles
    Test number
    447896501471
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass28,347 miles (+1,460)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,347 miles
    Test number
    941757780246
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass26,887 miles (+1,634)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,887 miles
    Test number
    521434499269
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass25,253 miles (+1,745)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,253 miles
    Test number
    712281098273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass23,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,508 miles
    Test number
    414910107416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,508 miles (+1,287)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,508 miles
    Test number
    611110707374
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass22,221 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,221 miles
    Test number
    191685906393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    20,334 miles
    Test number
    220896105357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S119 VTU

Does S119 VTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S119 VTU expired on 8 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S119 VTU?
The MOT on S119 VTU expired on 8 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S119 VTU done?
S119 VTU was recorded at 42,269 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 1,369 miles a year.
Has S119 VTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S119 VTU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S119 VTU 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 S119 VTU find?
S119 VTU failed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessive corrosion to sill; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessive corrosion to sill, and 8 more.

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