
Volkswagen Golf
Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc
S32 XYAMOT history
S32 XYA is a gold petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,863 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 138,863 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,056 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S32 XYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 5 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S32 XYA was last recorded at 138,863 miles on 3 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 138,863 miles · 23 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,056 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 138,863 miles
- 2022 – 128,418 miles
- 2021 – 115,905 miles
- 2020 – 106,690 miles
- 2019 – 100,735 miles
- 2018 – 95,226 miles
- 2017 – 94,940 miles
- 2016 – 94,642 miles
- 2015 – 94,372 miles
- 2014 – 93,652 miles
- 2013 – 92,373 miles
- 2012 – 90,858 miles
- 2011 – 88,467 miles
- 2010 – 84,667 miles
- 2009 – 80,804 miles
- 2008 – 77,989 miles
- 2007 – 74,592 miles
- 2006 – 70,151 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,863 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 138,863 miles
- Test number
- 949677042853
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail138,863 miles (+10,445)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,863 miles
- Test number
- 967808101606
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Nut incorrectly fixed (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass128,418 miles (+183)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 128,418 miles
- Test number
- 493289378614
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail128,235 miles (+12,330)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,235 miles
- Test number
- 298310037265
- MajorElectrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,905 miles (+345)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 115,905 miles
- Test number
- 902804462939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,560 miles (+8,870)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,560 miles
- Test number
- 872908554024
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass106,690 miles (+5,955)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 106,690 miles
- Test number
- 795999668992
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt REARS
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,735 miles (+5,509)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 100,735 miles
- Test number
- 337198158320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,226 miles (+286)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 95,226 miles
- Test number
- 633564895087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,940 miles (+298)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 94,940 miles
- Test number
- 976784948648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,642 miles (+270)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 94,642 miles
- Test number
- 912745876580
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass94,372 miles (+720)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 94,372 miles
- Test number
- 505567018254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNear side front tyre outer side wall curb
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre outer side wall perished and curb
Pass93,652 miles (+1,279)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 93,652 miles
- Test number
- 476024114326
- 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)
Pass92,373 miles (+1,515)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 92,373 miles
- Test number
- 499892413498
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass90,858 miles (+2,391)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 90,858 miles
- Test number
- 677251712318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,467 miles (+3,800)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 88,467 miles
- Test number
- 475759311358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,667 miles (+3,863)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 84,667 miles
- Test number
- 792838170274
- 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)
Pass80,804 miles (+2,815)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 80,804 miles
- Test number
- 851244109273
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn slightly lumpy on inner edge
Pass77,989 miles (+3,397)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 77,989 miles
- Test number
- 670586108223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,592 miles (+4,441)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 74,592 miles
- Test number
- 884228907251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,151 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 70,151 miles
- Test number
- 662906406283
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Questions about S32 XYA
- Does S32 XYA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S32 XYA expired on 2 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S32 XYA?
- The MOT on S32 XYA expired on 2 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S32 XYA done?
- S32 XYA was recorded at 138,863 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2023, an average of 4,056 miles a year.
- Has S32 XYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S32 XYA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on S32 XYA 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 S32 XYA find?
- S32 XYA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front nail in tyre, and 1 more.
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