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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,200 cc

S33 FRGMOT history

S33 FRG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

S33 FRG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
130,231 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 FRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 FRG was last recorded at 130,231 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 2,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,031 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,200 miles
Average per year
6,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,231 miles
  • 2025 – 128,031 miles
  • 2024 – 125,225 miles
  • 2023 – 121,450 miles
  • 2022 – 117,632 miles
  • 2021 – 111,879 miles
  • 2020 – 107,011 miles
  • 2019 – 101,217 miles
  • 2018 – 94,908 miles
  • 2017 – 87,908 miles
  • 2016 – 78,814 miles
  • 2015 – 72,141 miles
  • 2014 – 66,401 miles
  • 2013 – 55,093 miles
  • 2012 – 39,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,231 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    130,231 miles
    Test number
    253382204069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,231 miles (+2,200)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,231 miles
    Test number
    790123085076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass128,031 miles (+2,806)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,031 miles
    Test number
    192070702361
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops split

  4. Pass125,225 miles (+3,775)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,225 miles
    Test number
    717116927843
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,450 miles
    Test number
    515697360329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,450 miles (+3,818)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,450 miles
    Test number
    591148609953
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,632 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,632 miles
    Test number
    503416372715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail117,631 miles (+5,752)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,631 miles
    Test number
    111282743782
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass111,879 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,879 miles
    Test number
    415478070189
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail111,878 miles (+4,867)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,878 miles
    Test number
    503377280193
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass107,011 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,011 miles
    Test number
    615288708285
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail107,011 miles (+5,794)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,011 miles
    Test number
    419423141124
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass101,217 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,217 miles
    Test number
    802437626440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,908 miles (+7,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,908 miles
    Test number
    956723518947
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes worn

  15. Pass87,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,908 miles
    Test number
    116967364865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,908 miles (+9,094)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,908 miles
    Test number
    938355660814
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass78,814 miles (+6,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,814 miles
    Test number
    680939204973
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs look worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass72,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,141 miles
    Test number
    425180445076
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Fail72,141 miles (+5,740)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,141 miles
    Test number
    847760645056
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass66,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,401 miles
    Test number
    457704724028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,400 miles (+11,307)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,400 miles
    Test number
    655274124024
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass55,093 miles (+277)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,093 miles
    Test number
    158733943481
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads low
    • NoteOffside mirror direction repeater deteriorated

  23. Fail54,816 miles (+15,019)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,816 miles
    Test number
    425317633017
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass39,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,797 miles
    Test number
    428621432000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S33 FRG

Does S33 FRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 FRG is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 FRG?
The MOT on S33 FRG is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 FRG done?
S33 FRG was recorded at 130,231 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,434 miles a year.
Has S33 FRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 FRG has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S33 FRG 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 S33 FRG find?
S33 FRG passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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