
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc
S35 CAVMOT history
S35 CAV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 47,191 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 47,191 mi
- At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 869 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S35 CAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S35 CAV was last recorded at 47,191 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 47,101 miles · 24 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 90 miles
- Average per year
- 869 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 47,191 miles
- 2021 – 47,101 miles
- 2020 – 46,811 miles
- 2019 – 45,949 miles
- 2018 – 45,422 miles
- 2017 – 44,845 miles
- 2016 – 43,508 miles
- 2015 – 41,982 miles
- 2014 – 41,395 miles
- 2013 – 41,192 miles
- 2012 – 40,080 miles
- 2011 – 38,997 miles
- 2010 – 38,303 miles
- 2009 – 36,654 miles
- 2008 – 34,534 miles
- 2007 – 33,405 miles
- 2006 – 32,370 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear exhaust system corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
O/s/r tyre badly cracking on outer wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil dampness around n/s/f driveshaft area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass47,191 miles (+90)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 47,191 miles
- Test number
- 831566432118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,101 miles (+290)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 47,101 miles
- Test number
- 500538336065
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass46,811 miles (+862)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 46,811 miles
- Test number
- 907552635730
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded
Pass45,949 miles (+527)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 45,949 miles
- Test number
- 301208837602
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine is hunting when running
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded center pipe
Pass45,422 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 45,422 miles
- Test number
- 919180863094
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre badly cracking on outer wall
- AdvisoryOil dampness around n/s/f driveshaft area
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded
Fail45,422 miles (+577)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,422 miles
- Test number
- 345394811994
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre badly cracking on outer wall
- AdvisoryOil dampness around n/s/f driveshaft area
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded
Pass44,845 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 44,845 miles
- Test number
- 128056409061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,845 miles (+1,337)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,845 miles
- Test number
- 596120269297
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid weak (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass43,508 miles (+1,526)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 43,508 miles
- Test number
- 736196497165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,982 miles (+587)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 41,982 miles
- Test number
- 766760255062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,395 miles (+203)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 41,395 miles
- Test number
- 636741954098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,192 miles (+1,112)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 41,192 miles
- Test number
- 197692753452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,080 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 40,080 miles
- Test number
- 387594452090
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail40,080 miles (+1,083)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,080 miles
- Test number
- 968313852083
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSpare tyre is flat
Pass38,997 miles (+694)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 38,997 miles
- Test number
- 258024631025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,303 miles (+1,649)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 38,303 miles
- Test number
- 232616730033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,654 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,654 miles
- Test number
- 673153249022
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass36,654 miles (+2,120)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 36,654 miles
- Test number
- 941863149030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,534 miles (+1,129)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 34,534 miles
- Test number
- 411929838029
- NoteFront brake pads crumbling.
Pass33,405 miles (+1,035)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 33,405 miles
- Test number
- 942452737007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 32,370 miles
- Test number
- 651474736047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S35 CAV
- Does S35 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S35 CAV expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S35 CAV?
- The MOT on S35 CAV expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S35 CAV done?
- S35 CAV was recorded at 47,191 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 869 miles a year.
- Has S35 CAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S35 CAV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2018.
- Has the mileage on S35 CAV 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 S35 CAV find?
- S35 CAV passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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