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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

S27 AFEMOT history

S27 AFE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

S27 AFE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
112,679 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 AFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 AFE was last recorded at 112,679 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,675 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,679 miles
  • 2023 – 110,856 miles
  • 2022 – 107,947 miles
  • 2021 – 104,563 miles
  • 2020 – 98,846 miles
  • 2019 – 93,426 miles
  • 2018 – 87,633 miles
  • 2017 – 75,230 miles
  • 2016 – 69,337 miles
  • 2015 – 53,075 miles
  • 2013 – 45,087 miles
  • 2012 – 40,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,679 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip sticker fitted.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arms attached.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust clamp cracked/damaged advise replace.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • After market lights fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Air suspension system fitted to the vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,679 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,679 miles
    Test number
    271301181897
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,675 miles (+1,819)3 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,675 miles
    Test number
    314367692326
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,856 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,856 miles
    Test number
    975328460127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail110,856 miles (+2,909)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,856 miles
    Test number
    468362483240
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,947 miles (+16)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,947 miles
    Test number
    158781376734
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip sticker fitted. (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arms attached. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp cracked/damaged advise replace.
    • AdvisoryAfter market lights fitted.
    • AdvisoryAir suspension system fitted to the vehicle.

  6. Fail107,931 miles (+3,368)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,931 miles
    Test number
    239541993764
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure bolts loose and seat not secure. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached excessive play secure linkage. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip sticker fitted. (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arms attached. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp cracked/damaged advise replace.
    • AdvisoryAfter market lights fitted.
    • AdvisoryAir suspension system fitted to the vehicle.

  7. Pass104,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,563 miles
    Test number
    441498043621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,563 miles (+5,717)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,563 miles
    Test number
    607320523240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass98,846 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,846 miles
    Test number
    508779693309
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail98,846 miles (+5,420)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,846 miles
    Test number
    680363396909
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,426 miles
    Test number
    144718290668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,426 miles (+5,793)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,426 miles
    Test number
    572814091210
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass87,633 miles (+12,403)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,633 miles
    Test number
    399603426666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,230 miles
    Test number
    229427494870
    • AdvisoryBoth lower arm bushes worn

  15. Fail75,230 miles (+5,893)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,230 miles
    Test number
    600096036253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth lower arm bushes worn

  16. Pass69,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    987779602441
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail69,337 miles (+16,262)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    261434676887
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass53,075 miles (+7,988)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,075 miles
    Test number
    798066535094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,087 miles
    Test number
    266674353321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,087 miles (+4,157)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,087 miles
    Test number
    999834353308
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  21. Pass40,930 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,930 miles
    Test number
    469107202416
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Questions about S27 AFE

Does S27 AFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S27 AFE expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S27 AFE?
The MOT on S27 AFE expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S27 AFE done?
S27 AFE was recorded at 112,679 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 5,834 miles a year.
Has S27 AFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 AFE has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S27 AFE 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 S27 AFE find?
S27 AFE passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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