
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
S14 FLXMOT history
S14 FLX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 210,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 210,140 mi
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,242 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S14 FLX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
S14 FLX was last recorded at 210,140 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 3,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 206,426 miles · 13 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 3,714 miles
- Average per year
- 9,242 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 210,140 miles
- 2020 – 206,426 miles
- 2019 – 201,661 miles
- 2018 – 195,739 miles
- 2017 – 190,736 miles
- 2016 – 182,473 miles
- 2015 – 177,261 miles
- 2014 – 169,585 miles
- 2013 – 162,286 miles
- 2012 – 147,381 miles
- 2011 – 131,482 miles
- 2010 – 121,846 miles
- 2009 – 108,370 miles
- 2008 – 85,983 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
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 Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 10 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass210,140 miles (+3,714)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 210,140 miles
- Test number
- 278931521772
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass206,426 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 206,426 miles
- Test number
- 750788599686
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail206,426 miles (+4,765)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,426 miles
- Test number
- 339437744785
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass201,661 miles (+50)1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 201,661 miles
- Test number
- 297587798675
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front arch liner loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail201,611 miles (+5,872)6 major1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,611 miles
- Test number
- 979471818936
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front arch liner loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass195,739 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 195,739 miles
- Test number
- 815912658454
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail195,739 miles (+5,003)1 dangerous5 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,739 miles
- Test number
- 800866066583
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,736 miles (+89)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 190,736 miles
- Test number
- 209153679240
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail190,647 miles (+8,174)8 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,647 miles
- Test number
- 172840053505
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass182,473 miles (+5,212)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 182,473 miles
- Test number
- 515606275649
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass177,261 miles (+7,676)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 177,261 miles
- Test number
- 764513607542
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp iluminated
Pass169,585 miles (+7,299)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 169,585 miles
- Test number
- 498641194077
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteMIL lamp illuminated on dash
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside handbrake operating arm on caliper not fully returning to stop
Pass162,286 miles (+14,905)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 162,286 miles
- Test number
- 546880503153
- NoteDriver seat belt buckle covered in tape
- NoteFront brakes have slight judder
- NoteGearbox covered in fluid
- NoteNearside cv boot has a leak but no ingress of dirt
- NoteOffside rear body and nearside front door have damage
Pass147,381 miles (+15,899)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 147,381 miles
- Test number
- 597304702144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,482 miles (+9,636)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 131,482 miles
- Test number
- 227561801189
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear discs worn
Pass121,846 miles (+13,476)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 121,846 miles
- Test number
- 230364000459
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass108,370 miles (+22,387)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 108,370 miles
- Test number
- 721630379176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,983 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 85,983 miles
- Test number
- 343792268114
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about S14 FLX
- Does S14 FLX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S14 FLX expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S14 FLX?
- The MOT on S14 FLX expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S14 FLX done?
- S14 FLX was recorded at 210,140 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 9,242 miles a year.
- Has S14 FLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S14 FLX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on S14 FLX 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 S14 FLX find?
- S14 FLX passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with 7 advisories: bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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