Volkswagen Golf
Yellow and Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,984 cc
S41 SLHMOT history
S41 SLH is a yellow and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,121 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 123,121 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,533 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S41 SLH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Yellow and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S41 SLH was last recorded at 123,121 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,111 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 3,533 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 123,121 miles
- 2023 – 122,890 miles
- 2022 – 122,335 miles
- 2021 – 121,552 miles
- 2019 – 120,300 miles
- 2018 – 115,289 miles
- 2017 – 111,515 miles
- 2016 – 109,069 miles
- 2015 – 106,742 miles
- 2014 – 104,244 miles
- 2013 – 101,969 miles
- 2012 – 99,323 miles
- 2011 – 96,612 miles
- 2010 – 91,922 miles
- 2009 – 83,694 miles
- 2008 – 73,741 miles
- 2007 – 64,355 miles
- 2006 – 55,681 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,121 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryEngine light / auto pilot light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust clamp nut missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer and under side sills slight corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear axle arm bushes poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryN/s front lower wing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s rear wheel bearingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake fluid green in colour
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,121 miles (+10)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 123,121 miles
- Test number
- 323270323782
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine light / auto pilot light on
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust clamp nut missing
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer and under side sills slight corroded
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear axle arm bushes poor condition
- AdvisoryN/s front lower wing corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s rear wheel bearing
Fail123,111 miles (+221)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,111 miles
- Test number
- 321160134777
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine light / auto pilot light on
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust clamp nut missing
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer and under side sills slight corroded
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear axle arm bushes poor condition
- AdvisoryN/s front lower wing corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s rear wheel bearing
Pass122,890 miles (+555)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 122,890 miles
- Test number
- 399319199382
- AdvisoryCorrosion in sills ,not excessive at time of test
- AdvisoryEml lamp/auto pilot light on
Pass122,335 miles (+783)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 122,335 miles
- Test number
- 812607724210
- MinorNearside Inner Electrical wiring inadequately secured floor rear seat (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front and all rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass121,552 miles (+1,252)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 121,552 miles
- Test number
- 232492418801
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisorySuspension lowered
Pass120,300 miles (+4,977)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 120,300 miles
- Test number
- 392376578527
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass115,323 miles (+16)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 115,323 miles
- Test number
- 350037963673
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid green in colour
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail115,307 miles (+18)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,307 miles
- Test number
- 206504210550
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid green in colour
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail115,289 miles (+3,774)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,289 miles
- Test number
- 701289085178
- MajorEmissions not tested Engine keeps cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBoth n/s tyre pressures low
- AdvisoryBrake fluid green
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Difficult to see properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Covered in sealant (6.1.2 (a))
Pass111,515 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 111,515 miles
- Test number
- 900425492058
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre small cut to sidewall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner sidewall small cuts
Fail111,514 miles (+2,445)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,514 miles
- Test number
- 553821544218
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre small cut to sidewall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner sidewall small cuts
Pass109,069 miles (+2,327)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 109,069 miles
- Test number
- 425337709480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,742 miles (+2,498)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 106,742 miles
- Test number
- 563420786689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,244 miles (+2,275)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 104,244 miles
- Test number
- 826714704379
- NoteNsr tyre has sidewall damage
Pass101,969 miles (+2,646)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 101,969 miles
- Test number
- 807906103374
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass99,323 miles (+2,711)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 99,323 miles
- Test number
- 557207302399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,612 miles (+1,730)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 96,612 miles
- Test number
- 405288901346
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass94,882 miles (+2,960)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 94,882 miles
- Test number
- 988220491027
- NoteChild seat fitted belt not tested
Pass91,922 miles (+8,228)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 91,922 miles
- Test number
- 280021990018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,694 miles (+9,953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 83,694 miles
- Test number
- 472096889074
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass73,741 miles (+9,386)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 73,741 miles
- Test number
- 953416788083
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,355 miles (+8,674)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 64,355 miles
- Test number
- 100787487080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,681 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 55,681 miles
- Test number
- 204918986092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear no plate starting to deteriorate
Questions about S41 SLH
- Does S41 SLH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S41 SLH expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S41 SLH?
- The MOT on S41 SLH expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S41 SLH done?
- S41 SLH was recorded at 123,121 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 3,533 miles a year.
- Has S41 SLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S41 SLH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S41 SLH 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 S41 SLH find?
- S41 SLH passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 9 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; oil leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.
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