Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
S14 MADMOT history
S14 MAD is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,633 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 157,633 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,796 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S14 MAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S14 MAD was last recorded at 157,633 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 12,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 145,212 miles · 8 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,421 miles
- Average per year
- 9,796 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 157,633 miles
- 2024 – 145,212 miles
- 2023 – 136,932 miles
- 2022 – 128,083 miles
- 2021 – 119,665 miles
- 2020 – 111,407 miles
- 2019 – 99,116 miles
- 2018 – 89,440 miles
- 2017 – 80,198 miles
- 2016 – 71,715 miles
- 2015 – 61,989 miles
- 2014 – 49,896 miles
- 2013 – 39,118 miles
- 2012 – 28,685 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,633 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,633 miles (+12,421)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 157,633 miles
- Test number
- 198741355300
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,212 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 145,212 miles
- Test number
- 725026742834
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail145,211 miles (+8,279)7 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,211 miles
- Test number
- 435502966398
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass136,932 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 136,932 miles
- Test number
- 880992440116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,922 miles (+8,839)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,922 miles
- Test number
- 905474561779
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated sticking (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower on increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass128,083 miles (+8,418)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 128,083 miles
- Test number
- 697200319748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,665 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 119,665 miles
- Test number
- 730052954580
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Fail119,665 miles (+8,258)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,665 miles
- Test number
- 705449781946
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
Pass111,407 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 111,407 miles
- Test number
- 355772587087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,407 miles (+12,291)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,407 miles
- Test number
- 609522142740
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass99,116 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 99,116 miles
- Test number
- 948657100613
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail99,116 miles (+9,676)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,116 miles
- Test number
- 913637762411
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass89,440 miles (+9,242)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 89,440 miles
- Test number
- 294635850608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 80,198 miles
- Test number
- 441050121392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,198 miles (+8,483)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,198 miles
- Test number
- 829170678619
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass71,715 miles (+9,726)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 71,715 miles
- Test number
- 641643973142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,989 miles (+12,093)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 61,989 miles
- Test number
- 275111048607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,896 miles (+10,778)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 49,896 miles
- Test number
- 426573624292
- NoteRear tyres getting slightly low see vhc
Pass39,118 miles (+10,433)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 39,118 miles
- Test number
- 117865523204
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,685 miles (+82)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 28,685 miles
- Test number
- 969290452271
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyres getting low and starting to wear inner edges
Pass28,603 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 28,603 miles
- Test number
- 595090122232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S14 MAD
- Does S14 MAD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S14 MAD expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S14 MAD?
- The MOT on S14 MAD expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S14 MAD done?
- S14 MAD was recorded at 157,633 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 9,796 miles a year.
- Has S14 MAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S14 MAD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on S14 MAD 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 MAD find?
- S14 MAD passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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