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Volkswagen Golf

Green and Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,984 cc

S41 TJNMOT history

S41 TJN is a green and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

S41 TJN green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
97,200 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S41 TJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S41 TJN was last recorded at 97,200 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,176 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
1,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,200 miles
  • 2023 – 91,241 miles
  • 2022 – 91,215 miles
  • 2021 – 86,843 miles
  • 2020 – 80,621 miles
  • 2019 – 76,311 miles
  • 2015 – 75,231 miles
  • 2014 – 75,219 miles
  • 2010 – 75,128 miles
  • 2009 – 74,694 miles
  • 2008 – 74,466 miles
  • 2007 – 73,777 miles
  • 2006 – 72,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,200 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,200 miles (+24)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,200 miles
    Test number
    606265313116
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail97,176 miles (+5,935)5 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,176 miles
    Test number
    706935487775
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Does not fold to allow accesses to passenger compartment also (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass91,241 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,241 miles
    Test number
    954199653863
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Fail91,241 miles (+26)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,241 miles
    Test number
    320219605949
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Fail91,215 miles (+4,372)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,215 miles
    Test number
    743274584974
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass86,843 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,843 miles
    Test number
    150975697991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,621 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,621 miles
    Test number
    828404204114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,311 miles (+1,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,311 miles
    Test number
    609582708362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper slight play in strut top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper slight play in strut top mount
  9. Pass75,231 miles (+12)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,231 miles
    Test number
    967011955089
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrished
  10. Fail75,219 miles (+91)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,219 miles
    Test number
    789544124259
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc rusty on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished and wearing unevenly
    • NoteSlight play in both front strut tops
  11. Pass75,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,128 miles
    Test number
    851895310392
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  12. Fail75,128 miles (+434)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,128 miles
    Test number
    863345510317
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  13. Pass74,694 miles (+228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,694 miles
    Test number
    731593509341
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  14. Pass74,466 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,466 miles
    Test number
    351629588218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,777 miles (+1,048)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    920365107379
    • NoteFront discs inner edges rusty
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes poor
    • NoteUnderside rusty areas
  16. Pass72,729 miles (+1,709)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    72,729 miles
    Test number
    943542496231
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront lower rear wishbone bushes slightly deterioriated
    • NoteRear axle bushes slightly deteriorated
  17. Pass71,020 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    71,020 miles
    Test number
    252392036132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall torn

Questions about S41 TJN

Does S41 TJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S41 TJN expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S41 TJN?
The MOT on S41 TJN expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S41 TJN done?
S41 TJN was recorded at 97,200 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 1,435 miles a year.
Has S41 TJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S41 TJN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S41 TJN 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 TJN find?
S41 TJN passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 12 more.

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