
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S19 PDLMOT history
S19 PDL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,247 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 133,247 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,657 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S19 PDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S19 PDL was last recorded at 133,247 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 3,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 130,166 miles · 11 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,081 miles
- Average per year
- 4,657 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 133,247 miles
- 2021 – 130,166 miles
- 2020 – 128,038 miles
- 2019 – 123,953 miles
- 2018 – 119,035 miles
- 2017 – 113,213 miles
- 2016 – 108,423 miles
- 2015 – 104,040 miles
- 2014 – 98,658 miles
- 2013 – 94,026 miles
- 2012 – 89,381 miles
- 2011 – 85,320 miles
- 2010 – 81,995 miles
- 2009 – 77,478 miles
- 2008 – 71,188 miles
- 2007 – 64,036 miles
- 2006 – 56,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber not located properly but secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after catalytic converter.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,247 miles (+3,081)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 133,247 miles
- Test number
- 994276779998
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber not located properly but secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,166 miles (+2,128)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 130,166 miles
- Test number
- 317456952486
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front top mounts some play
Pass128,038 miles (+9)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 128,038 miles
- Test number
- 119187402988
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray broken
Fail128,029 miles (+4,076)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,029 miles
- Test number
- 666741746203
- DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertray broken
Pass123,953 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 123,953 miles
- Test number
- 570900318869
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Perforated by corrosion at catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount has slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount has slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded , delaminating and slightly blurd. (0.1 (b))
Fail123,953 miles (+4,918)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,953 miles
- Test number
- 216411916658
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Perforated by corrosion at catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount has slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount has slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded , delaminating and slightly blurd. (0.1 (b))
Pass119,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 119,035 miles
- Test number
- 193540415224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,035 miles (+5,822)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,035 miles
- Test number
- 343707369855
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass113,213 miles (+4,790)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 113,213 miles
- Test number
- 600451321516
- AdvisoryFront & Rear brake discs worn , pitted or scored but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F link bar pin/bushes deteriorated not excessive movement
- AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F shock absorbers slight misting of oil
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 2.0mm deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated
Pass108,423 miles (+4,383)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 108,423 miles
- Test number
- 405560206796
- AdvisoryNearside Front side wall damage / worn
- AdvisorySlight exhaust leak very small hole
Pass104,040 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 104,040 miles
- Test number
- 628665085165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,026 miles (+5,368)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,026 miles
- Test number
- 708574185184
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,658 miles (+4,632)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 98,658 miles
- Test number
- 946589324136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,026 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 94,026 miles
- Test number
- 216754743487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail94,026 miles (+4,645)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,026 miles
- Test number
- 995227933133
- FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass89,381 miles (+4,061)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 89,381 miles
- Test number
- 725976242150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,320 miles (+3,325)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 85,320 miles
- Test number
- 859326441130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass81,995 miles (+4,517)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2011
- Odometer
- 81,995 miles
- Test number
- 170385120108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass77,478 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 77,478 miles
- Test number
- 141309739117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail77,478 miles (+6,290)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,478 miles
- Test number
- 893449639199
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail71,188 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,188 miles
- Test number
- 502111048105
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass71,188 miles (+7,152)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 71,188 miles
- Test number
- 511911748131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass64,036 miles (+7,621)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 64,036 miles
- Test number
- 902570757109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,415 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2007
- Odometer
- 56,415 miles
- Test number
- 400857736165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S19 PDL
- Does S19 PDL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S19 PDL expired on 17 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S19 PDL?
- The MOT on S19 PDL expired on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S19 PDL done?
- S19 PDL was recorded at 133,247 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 4,657 miles a year.
- Has S19 PDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S19 PDL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on S19 PDL 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 S19 PDL find?
- S19 PDL passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorber not located properly but secure, and 1 more.
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