
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass86,843 miles (+6,222)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 86,843 miles
- Test number
- 150975697991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,621 miles (+4,310)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 80,621 miles
- Test number
- 828404204114
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Pass74,466 miles (+689)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 74,466 miles
- Test number
- 351629588218
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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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