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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S42 LGWMOT history

S42 LGW is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.

S42 LGW red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
118,456 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 LGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 LGW was last recorded at 118,456 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2013: 64,687 miles, lower than 93,924 miles on 15 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,456 miles · 18 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,456 miles
  • 2022 – 114,049 miles
  • 2021 – 109,993 miles
  • 2020 – 106,133 miles
  • 2019 – 100,620 miles
  • 2018 – 92,833 miles
  • 2017 – 86,700 miles
  • 2016 – 78,962 miles
  • 2015 – 72,906 miles
  • 2014 – 65,827 miles
  • 2013 – 64,687 miles
  • 2012 – 93,924 miles
  • 2011 – 62,765 miles
  • 2010 – 61,461 miles
  • 2009 – 60,621 miles
  • 2008 – 59,557 miles
  • 2007 – 58,315 miles
  • 2006 – 57,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,456 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    118,456 miles
    Test number
    278813843880
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,456 miles (+4,407)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,456 miles
    Test number
    110902758852
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,049 miles (+4,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,049 miles
    Test number
    894687909268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,993 miles (+3,860)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    219543425902
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside floor slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass106,133 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,133 miles
    Test number
    773888354571
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,131 miles (+5,511)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,131 miles
    Test number
    928076610317
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,620 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,620 miles
    Test number
    496324331023
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail100,620 miles (+7,787)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,620 miles
    Test number
    609399819932
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,833 miles (+6,133)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,833 miles
    Test number
    279502040007
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in exhaust system
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,700 miles (+7,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,700 miles
    Test number
    282646356556
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in exhaust system

  11. Pass78,962 miles (+6,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,962 miles
    Test number
    704013992270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass72,906 miles (+7,079)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,906 miles
    Test number
    265564495143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside sill damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  13. Pass65,827 miles (+1,140)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    139378274172
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edge and slightly perished

  14. Pass64,687 miles (-29,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,687 miles
    Test number
    207805863449
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass93,924 miles (+31,159)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    93,924 miles
    Test number
    277457662114
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteRear number plate marked

  16. Pass62,765 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,765 miles
    Test number
    476298161178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,461 miles (+840)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,461 miles
    Test number
    243025770495
    • NoteFront pads look low

  18. Pass60,621 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,621 miles
    Test number
    873650199149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,557 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,557 miles
    Test number
    262649488418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,315 miles (+1,102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,315 miles
    Test number
    530786587151
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail57,213 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,213 miles
    Test number
    270513996109
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass57,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,213 miles
    Test number
    344383796104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S42 LGW

Does S42 LGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S42 LGW expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S42 LGW?
The MOT on S42 LGW expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S42 LGW done?
S42 LGW was recorded at 118,456 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 3,599 miles a year.
Has S42 LGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 LGW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S42 LGW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S42 LGW find?
S42 LGW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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