
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc
S42 EGXMOT history
S42 EGX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 106,161 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 106,161 mi
- At MOT on 14 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,723 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S42 EGX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 10 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S42 EGX was last recorded at 106,161 miles on 14 Feb 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 106,160 miles · 9 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,723 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 106,161 miles
- 2023 – 95,932 miles
- 2014 – 95,893 miles
- 2011 – 94,187 miles
- 2010 – 85,907 miles
- 2009 – 79,063 miles
- 2008 – 73,937 miles
- 2007 – 64,499 miles
- 2006 – 57,380 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Full MOT history
13 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,161 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 106,161 miles
- Test number
- 140895942477
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail106,160 miles (+10,228)1 dangerous11 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,160 miles
- Test number
- 301957859043
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
- MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass95,932 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 95,932 miles
- Test number
- 706955612708
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail95,929 miles (+36)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,929 miles
- Test number
- 460748356153
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail95,893 miles (+1,706)9 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,893 miles
- Test number
- 738110774178
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteExhaust clamp corroded
- NotePower steering pipe insecure & corroded
Pass94,187 miles (+2)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 94,187 miles
- Test number
- 225626561126
- NoteBrake pedal slightly spongy poss master cylinder????
- NoteSlight play in off side front strut top bush when jacked up
Fail94,185 miles (+8,278)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,185 miles
- Test number
- 707654261152
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteRear brake imbllance 50%
- NoteSlight play in off side front strut top bush when jacked up
Pass85,907 miles (+6,844)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 85,907 miles
- Test number
- 824683550128
- NoteAll coil springs corroded
- NoteO/s/r parking brake slightly weak
Pass79,063 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 79,063 miles
- Test number
- 181675229193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,037 miles (+5,100)1 dangerous7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,037 miles
- Test number
- 630620529148
- DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass73,937 miles (+9,438)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 73,937 miles
- Test number
- 820875948049
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOffside handbrake efficiency low
Pass64,499 miles (+7,119)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 64,499 miles
- Test number
- 520866677072
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Pass57,380 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 57,380 miles
- Test number
- 853865976061
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Questions about S42 EGX
- Does S42 EGX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S42 EGX expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S42 EGX?
- The MOT on S42 EGX expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S42 EGX done?
- S42 EGX was recorded at 106,161 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2024, an average of 2,723 miles a year.
- Has S42 EGX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S42 EGX has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on S42 EGX 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 S42 EGX find?
- S42 EGX passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.
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