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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S52 AFBMOT history

S52 AFB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 176,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

S52 AFB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
176,895 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 AFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 AFB was last recorded at 176,895 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 5,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,734 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,161 miles
Average per year
6,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,895 miles
  • 2025 – 171,734 miles
  • 2024 – 167,132 miles
  • 2023 – 162,680 miles
  • 2022 – 157,082 miles
  • 2021 – 150,936 miles
  • 2020 – 144,839 miles
  • 2019 – 129,915 miles
  • 2018 – 121,300 miles
  • 2017 – 116,411 miles
  • 2016 – 111,948 miles
  • 2015 – 103,110 miles
  • 2014 – 90,046 miles
  • 2013 – 80,187 miles
  • 2012 – 72,024 miles
  • 2011 – 62,709 miles
  • 2010 – 56,161 miles
  • 2009 – 51,762 miles
  • 2008 – 48,144 miles
  • 2007 – 43,032 miles
  • 2006 – 37,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,895 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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,895 miles (+5,161)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    176,895 miles
    Test number
    374331442511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,734 miles (+4,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    171,734 miles
    Test number
    856244791684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass167,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,132 miles
    Test number
    353865953155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,132 miles (+4,452)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,132 miles
    Test number
    985592923921
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass162,680 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,680 miles
    Test number
    208504243444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,082 miles (+6,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    157,082 miles
    Test number
    468217416326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass150,936 miles (+6,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,936 miles
    Test number
    161876063622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,839 miles (+14,924)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,839 miles
    Test number
    727430952744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,915 miles (+8,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,915 miles
    Test number
    267562224413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass121,300 miles (+4,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,300 miles
    Test number
    807672932404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring rusty

  11. Pass116,411 miles (+4,463)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,411 miles
    Test number
    959468399730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass111,948 miles (+8,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,948 miles
    Test number
    170471093921
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken but still fully supported
    • AdvisoryFront drop link bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear coils springs corroded

  13. Pass103,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,110 miles
    Test number
    581262697554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,076 miles (+13,030)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,076 miles
    Test number
    182872855581
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass90,046 miles (+9,859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,046 miles
    Test number
    875113164224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,187 miles (+8,163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,187 miles
    Test number
    428492653203
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass72,024 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,024 miles
    Test number
    225456102236
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail72,024 miles (+9,315)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,024 miles
    Test number
    589385902294
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass62,709 miles (+6,548)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,709 miles
    Test number
    345036601242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,161 miles (+4,399)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,161 miles
    Test number
    230730010237
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISE:- EXHAUST EMITTING BLACK SMOKE

  21. Pass51,762 miles (+3,618)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,762 miles
    Test number
    833828509251
    • NoteFront service brake veers left
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  22. Pass48,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,144 miles
    Test number
    370984508200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,139 miles (+5,107)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,139 miles
    Test number
    944274508234
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass43,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,032 miles
    Test number
    890644407226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,029 miles (+5,543)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,029 miles
    Test number
    350624007445
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE.

  26. Pass37,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,486 miles
    Test number
    382872006277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,486 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,486 miles
    Test number
    111332306275
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Questions about S52 AFB

Does S52 AFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S52 AFB is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S52 AFB?
The MOT on S52 AFB is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S52 AFB done?
S52 AFB was recorded at 176,895 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,886 miles a year.
Has S52 AFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 AFB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S52 AFB 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 S52 AFB find?
S52 AFB passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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