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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S59 AFBMOT history

S59 AFB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.

S59 AFB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2023
Mileage
108,561 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S59 AFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S59 AFB was last recorded at 108,561 miles on 25 Jan 2022, 5,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,144 miles · 19 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,417 miles
Average per year
3,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,561 miles
  • 2021 – 103,144 miles
  • 2019 – 100,906 miles
  • 2018 – 93,516 miles
  • 2017 – 88,367 miles
  • 2016 – 85,342 miles
  • 2015 – 82,227 miles
  • 2014 – 80,332 miles
  • 2013 – 77,528 miles
  • 2012 – 74,523 miles
  • 2011 – 71,986 miles
  • 2010 – 68,586 miles
  • 2009 – 65,814 miles
  • 2008 – 62,999 miles
  • 2007 – 60,169 miles
  • 2006 – 57,090 miles
  • 2005 – 54,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,561 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,561 miles (+5,417)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,561 miles
    Test number
    817586221682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass103,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,144 miles
    Test number
    511477000821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail103,144 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,144 miles
    Test number
    626406739753
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass103,144 miles (+2,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,144 miles
    Test number
    657212209903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,906 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,906 miles
    Test number
    677501558846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,906 miles (+7,390)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,906 miles
    Test number
    771962708487
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,516 miles (+5,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,516 miles
    Test number
    562513721336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass88,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,367 miles
    Test number
    875381286239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail88,367 miles (+3,025)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,367 miles
    Test number
    711372007419
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass85,342 miles (+3,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,342 miles
    Test number
    462625091948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass82,227 miles (+1,895)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,227 miles
    Test number
    297045275115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  12. Pass80,332 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,332 miles
    Test number
    466415604266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  13. Fail80,325 miles (+2,797)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,325 miles
    Test number
    365554704247
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  14. Pass77,528 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,528 miles
    Test number
    279055303286
    • NoteO/s rear brake slight bind

  15. Fail77,528 miles (+3,005)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,528 miles
    Test number
    847265103219
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s rear brake slight bind

  16. Pass74,523 miles (+2,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,523 miles
    Test number
    267964592121
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  17. Pass71,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    567915431290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail71,986 miles (+3,400)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    346358021217
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass68,586 miles (+2,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,586 miles
    Test number
    724882280106
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  20. Pass65,814 miles (+2,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,814 miles
    Test number
    551322989174
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass62,999 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    711041298157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,169 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    60,169 miles
    Test number
    574430397125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,090 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,090 miles
    Test number
    154349176183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    54,157 miles
    Test number
    753893095115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S59 AFB

Does S59 AFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S59 AFB expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S59 AFB?
The MOT on S59 AFB expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S59 AFB done?
S59 AFB was recorded at 108,561 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2022, an average of 3,289 miles a year.
Has S59 AFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S59 AFB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S59 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 S59 AFB find?
S59 AFB passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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