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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,984 cc

S38 KUBMOT history

S38 KUB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

S38 KUB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2022
Mileage
127,860 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 KUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 KUB was last recorded at 127,860 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 2,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,207 miles · 12 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,653 miles
Average per year
4,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 127,860 miles
  • 2020 – 125,207 miles
  • 2019 – 122,005 miles
  • 2018 – 118,020 miles
  • 2017 – 113,667 miles
  • 2016 – 109,414 miles
  • 2015 – 103,412 miles
  • 2014 – 98,813 miles
  • 2013 – 96,322 miles
  • 2012 – 92,189 miles
  • 2011 – 87,303 miles
  • 2010 – 81,792 miles
  • 2009 – 76,323 miles
  • 2008 – 69,794 miles
  • 2006 – 60,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,860 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Rear outer casing missing from seat belt buckle but in good working order.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view small crack on mirror. (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,860 miles (+2,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,860 miles
    Test number
    943905560676
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass125,207 miles (+3,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,207 miles
    Test number
    928234573120
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,mm on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hoses to rear brake drum. (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass122,005 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,005 miles
    Test number
    433031928632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,004 miles (+3,984)3 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,004 miles
    Test number
    799314242063
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR OF WISHBONE ARM,BUSH HAS COME OUT OF FIXING. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear OUTER CASING MISSING FROM SEAT BELT BUCKLE,BUT IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired BRAKE COMP FIXING PIN SLIGHTLY LOOSE. (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,020 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,020 miles
    Test number
    869166742218
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass has small crack. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear outer casing missing from seat belt buckle,but in good working order.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,020 miles (+4,353)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,020 miles
    Test number
    406185889948
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight. (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass has small crack. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear outer casing missing from seat belt buckle,but in good working order.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,667 miles (+4,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,667 miles
    Test number
    236382184694
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear SEAT BELT OUTER CASING MISSING ,BUT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak SUMP AREA.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view SMALL CRACK (8.1.2a)

  8. Pass109,414 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,414 miles
    Test number
    643926203236
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear outer casing missing from seat belt buckle but in good working order.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view small crack on mirror. (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from sump area.
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy when used.

  9. Fail109,413 miles (+3,798)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,413 miles
    Test number
    984256868646
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear outer casing missing from seat belt buckle but in good working order.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view small crack on mirror. (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from sump area.
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy when used.

  10. Pass105,615 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,615 miles
    Test number
    316817247731
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear belt buckle outer casing missing.but in good working order.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view DOOR MIRROR (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail105,615 miles (+2,203)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,615 miles
    Test number
    703106810163
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated across plate. (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear belt buckle outer casing missing.but in good working order.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail tyre ,on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view DOOR MIRROR (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sidewall cracking.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass103,412 miles (+4,599)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,412 miles
    Test number
    197933135463
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

  13. Pass98,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,813 miles
    Test number
    998878534043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,813 miles (+2,491)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,813 miles
    Test number
    868098634057
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass96,322 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,322 miles
    Test number
    235772843098
    • NoteOff side mirror glass cracked.

  16. Fail96,322 miles (+4,133)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,322 miles
    Test number
    696009633011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side mirror glass cracked.

  17. Pass92,189 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,189 miles
    Test number
    306306442077
    • NoteExhaust heat shield adrift

  18. Fail92,189 miles (+4,886)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,189 miles
    Test number
    136405642409
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield adrift
    • NotePunture offside rear tyre

  19. Pass87,303 miles (+5,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,303 miles
    Test number
    328301561098
    • 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)

  20. Pass81,792 miles (+5,469)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,792 miles
    Test number
    832027560074
    • NoteSlight lift in both front top suspension mounts and near side rear.

  21. Pass76,323 miles (+6,529)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    724983649099
    • NoteN/s/f tyre just in limits.both front top suspension top mounts worn.

  22. Fail69,794 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,794 miles
    Test number
    271950768067
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded,play in both front top mmounts.

  23. Pass69,794 miles (+9,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,794 miles
    Test number
    573840668021
    • NoteExhaust corroded,play in both front top mmounts.

  24. Pass60,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    60,266 miles
    Test number
    860607916322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,266 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,266 miles
    Test number
    843367116333
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S38 KUB

Does S38 KUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 KUB expired on 12 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 KUB?
The MOT on S38 KUB expired on 12 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 KUB done?
S38 KUB was recorded at 127,860 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 4,486 miles a year.
Has S38 KUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 KUB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on S38 KUB 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 KUB find?
S38 KUB passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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