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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S46 AAFMOT history

S46 AAF is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 175,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2021.

S46 AAF yellow Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2022
Mileage
175,692 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S46 AAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S46 AAF was last recorded at 175,692 miles on 26 Oct 2021, 8,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,694 miles · 22 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
8,998 miles
Average per year
5,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 175,692 miles
  • 2020 – 166,694 miles
  • 2019 – 162,905 miles
  • 2018 – 160,564 miles
  • 2017 – 158,589 miles
  • 2016 – 157,559 miles
  • 2015 – 155,472 miles
  • 2014 – 155,470 miles
  • 2013 – 147,561 miles
  • 2012 – 140,809 miles
  • 2011 – 133,490 miles
  • 2010 – 122,791 miles
  • 2008 – 111,954 miles
  • 2007 – 106,102 miles
  • 2006 – 92,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,692 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Underside of car covered with think underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,692 miles (+8,998)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    175,692 miles
    Test number
    229143017144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,694 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,694 miles
    Test number
    579610781273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car covered with think underseal

  3. Fail166,688 miles (+3,783)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,688 miles
    Test number
    773440226485
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car covered with think underseal

  4. Pass162,905 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,905 miles
    Test number
    782401033550
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  5. Fail162,905 miles (+31)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,905 miles
    Test number
    594411509705
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  6. Fail162,874 miles (+2,310)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,874 miles
    Test number
    554166007970
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  7. Pass160,564 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    160,564 miles
    Test number
    360352722189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass158,589 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    158,589 miles
    Test number
    760519009049
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor image

  9. Fail158,589 miles (+1,030)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,589 miles
    Test number
    884613118965
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor image

  10. Pass157,559 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    157,559 miles
    Test number
    333657291430
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link bolt too small
    • AdvisoryOffside Front evidence of contact between tyre and body

  11. Fail157,556 miles (+2,084)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,556 miles
    Test number
    177549795925
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link bolt too small
    • AdvisoryOffside Front evidence of contact between tyre and body

  12. Pass155,472 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    155,472 miles
    Test number
    826716325079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops deteriorated

  13. Fail155,471 miles (+1)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,471 miles
    Test number
    565286115052
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops deteriorated

  14. Fail155,470 miles (+7,909)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,470 miles
    Test number
    499973854349
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops deteriorated

  15. Pass147,561 miles (+153)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    147,561 miles
    Test number
    167615273136
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBeam deflectors fitted to headlights
    • NoteMinor corrosion/ grounding damage to both rear footlwells
    • NoteVehicle lowered

  16. Fail147,408 miles (+6,599)9 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,408 miles
    Test number
    259700373125
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMinor corrosion/ grounding damage to both rear footlwells
    • NoteVehicle lowered

  17. Pass140,809 miles (+79)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    140,809 miles
    Test number
    775669382014
    • NoteO/S outer sill damaged.
    • NoteO/S steering rack, inner joint worn.

  18. Fail140,730 miles (+7,240)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,730 miles
    Test number
    157501482494
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteFuel residue on fuel filter.
    • NoteO/S outer sill damaged.
    • NoteO/S steering rack, inner joint worn.
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass133,490 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    133,490 miles
    Test number
    217691991050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  20. Fail133,478 miles (+10,687)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,478 miles
    Test number
    787364781078
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  21. Fail122,791 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,791 miles
    Test number
    162345770005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass122,791 miles (+10,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    122,791 miles
    Test number
    761065170038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass111,954 miles (+5,852)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    111,954 miles
    Test number
    443865528360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass106,102 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    106,102 miles
    Test number
    842275027320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass103,115 miles (+10,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    983503877060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass92,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    92,394 miles
    Test number
    503763576042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S46 AAF

Does S46 AAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S46 AAF expired on 25 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S46 AAF?
The MOT on S46 AAF expired on 25 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S46 AAF done?
S46 AAF was recorded at 175,692 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2021, an average of 5,333 miles a year.
Has S46 AAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S46 AAF has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S46 AAF 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 S46 AAF find?
S46 AAF passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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