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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

S50 JPNMOT history

S50 JPN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2022.

S50 JPN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2022
Mileage
115,288 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 JPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S50 JPN was last recorded at 115,288 miles on 13 Jun 2022, 4,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,798 miles · 20 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
4,490 miles
Average per year
5,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,288 miles
  • 2021 – 110,798 miles
  • 2020 – 105,084 miles
  • 2019 – 94,085 miles
  • 2018 – 91,313 miles
  • 2017 – 86,592 miles
  • 2016 – 82,892 miles
  • 2015 – 78,251 miles
  • 2014 – 72,602 miles
  • 2013 – 68,153 miles
  • 2012 – 63,959 miles
  • 2011 – 57,154 miles
  • 2009 – 54,746 miles
  • 2008 – 51,709 miles
  • 2007 – 48,112 miles
  • 2006 – 29,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,288 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,288 miles (+4,490)14 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,288 miles
    Test number
    293809855892
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass110,798 miles (+5,714)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,798 miles
    Test number
    135185871957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,084 miles (+10,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    105,084 miles
    Test number
    793898423360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass94,085 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,085 miles
    Test number
    853661737622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,313 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,313 miles
    Test number
    701837360487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,310 miles (+4,718)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,310 miles
    Test number
    992261959828
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass86,592 miles (+3,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,592 miles
    Test number
    958478274637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Pass82,892 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,892 miles
    Test number
    635943682640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    389754385044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,251 miles (+5,649)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    526924485007
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass72,602 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,602 miles
    Test number
    356013084080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,153 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,153 miles
    Test number
    778567173038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,959 miles (+6,805)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    198989672472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,154 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,154 miles
    Test number
    937844181045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,746 miles (+3,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,746 miles
    Test number
    462097639361
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass51,709 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,709 miles
    Test number
    472422858433
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail51,706 miles (+3,594)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,706 miles
    Test number
    572470648339
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass48,112 miles (+5,219)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,112 miles
    Test number
    824233257354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,893 miles (+13,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,893 miles
    Test number
    483813107001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass29,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,382 miles
    Test number
    234390316076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 JPN

Does S50 JPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 JPN expired on 26 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 JPN?
The MOT on S50 JPN expired on 26 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 JPN done?
S50 JPN was recorded at 115,288 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2022, an average of 5,231 miles a year.
Has S50 JPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 JPN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S50 JPN 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 S50 JPN find?
S50 JPN failed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2022 with 14 major defects: headlamp aim not tested; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 11 more.

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