Volkswagen Golf
Orange · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S38 BAFMOT history
S38 BAF is an orange diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,153 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 161,153 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 22 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,194 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S38 BAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S38 BAF was last recorded at 161,153 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 2,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,421 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,732 miles
- Average per year
- 4,194 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,153 miles
- 2025 – 158,421 miles
- 2024 – 156,037 miles
- 2023 – 153,529 miles
- 2022 – 150,701 miles
- 2021 – 147,211 miles
- 2020 – 145,358 miles
- 2019 – 143,078 miles
- 2018 – 141,110 miles
- 2017 – 138,581 miles
- 2016 – 133,721 miles
- 2015 – 130,606 miles
- 2014 – 128,618 miles
- 2013 – 126,979 miles
- 2012 – 123,038 miles
- 2011 – 118,652 miles
- 2010 – 112,741 miles
- 2009 – 100,753 miles
- 2008 – 93,481 miles
- 2007 – 87,183 miles
- 2006 – 80,002 miles
- 2005 – 72,111 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,153 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,153 miles (+2,732)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 161,153 miles
- Test number
- 634251874071
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass158,421 miles (+2,384)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 158,421 miles
- Test number
- 438588042437
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,037 miles (+2,508)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 156,037 miles
- Test number
- 803003653310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,529 miles (+2,828)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 153,529 miles
- Test number
- 131933434010
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass150,701 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 150,701 miles
- Test number
- 363494938872
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail150,700 miles (+3,489)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,700 miles
- Test number
- 552220770488
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass147,211 miles (+1,853)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 147,211 miles
- Test number
- 161131564648
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers leave a slight smear
Pass145,358 miles (+2,280)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 145,358 miles
- Test number
- 262785585123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,078 miles (+1,968)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 143,078 miles
- Test number
- 875162777796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,110 miles (+2,529)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 141,110 miles
- Test number
- 884637079954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,581 miles (+4,860)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 138,581 miles
- Test number
- 655878748123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,721 miles (+3,115)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 133,721 miles
- Test number
- 493582162589
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass130,606 miles (+1,988)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 130,606 miles
- Test number
- 328100495125
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass128,618 miles (+1,639)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 128,618 miles
- Test number
- 325173204409
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass126,979 miles (+3,941)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 126,979 miles
- Test number
- 568497603215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,038 miles (+4,386)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 123,038 miles
- Test number
- 676753192112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass118,652 miles (+5,911)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 118,652 miles
- Test number
- 608261901201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,741 miles (+11,988)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 112,741 miles
- Test number
- 853233600222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,753 miles (+7,272)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 100,753 miles
- Test number
- 281092189163
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight lift in nsf and osf upper strut mounts
Pass93,481 miles (+6,298)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 93,481 miles
- Test number
- 731741098174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 87,183 miles
- Test number
- 622838797190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,183 miles (+7,181)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,183 miles
- Test number
- 680488297198
- Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Pass80,002 miles (+7,891)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 80,002 miles
- Test number
- 710162196148
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass72,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 72,111 miles
- Test number
- 330277505468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S38 BAF
- Does S38 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 BAF is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S38 BAF?
- The MOT on S38 BAF is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S38 BAF done?
- S38 BAF was recorded at 161,153 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 4,194 miles a year.
- Has S38 BAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S38 BAF has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on S38 BAF 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 S38 BAF find?
- S38 BAF passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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