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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S61 THKMOT history

S61 THK is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.

S61 THK red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2025
Mileage
147,687 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 THK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 THK was last recorded at 147,687 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 1,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,648 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,039 miles
Average per year
3,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,687 miles
  • 2023 – 146,648 miles
  • 2022 – 145,221 miles
  • 2021 – 143,483 miles
  • 2020 – 141,838 miles
  • 2019 – 139,730 miles
  • 2018 – 137,684 miles
  • 2017 – 134,535 miles
  • 2016 – 131,728 miles
  • 2015 – 128,842 miles
  • 2014 – 126,204 miles
  • 2013 – 122,878 miles
  • 2012 – 120,112 miles
  • 2011 – 117,588 miles
  • 2010 – 109,919 miles
  • 2009 – 104,509 miles
  • 2008 – 97,045 miles
  • 2007 – 89,951 miles
  • 2006 – 83,383 miles
  • 2005 – 76,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,687 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill panel very corroded and weak but not near prescribed area

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.

  • Corrosion at front section of outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,687 miles (+1,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,687 miles
    Test number
    919963849013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill panel very corroded and weak but not near prescribed area

  2. Pass146,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    146,648 miles
    Test number
    698487755821
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at front section of outer sill

  3. Fail146,648 miles (+1,427)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,648 miles
    Test number
    189405886472
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at front section of outer sill

  4. Pass145,221 miles (+1,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,221 miles
    Test number
    992207555264
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass143,483 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,483 miles
    Test number
    865296762805
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail143,483 miles (+1,645)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,483 miles
    Test number
    846195723908
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass141,838 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,838 miles
    Test number
    539657344147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail141,824 miles (+2,094)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,824 miles
    Test number
    373935523123
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass139,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    139,730 miles
    Test number
    347970472494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion getting into both front wheel archs

  10. Fail139,730 miles (+2,046)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,730 miles
    Test number
    376140032578
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion getting into both front wheel archs

  11. Pass137,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,684 miles
    Test number
    931905158209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail137,681 miles (+3,146)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,681 miles
    Test number
    167984279904
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass134,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,535 miles
    Test number
    611744315509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,535 miles (+2,807)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,535 miles
    Test number
    713154848519
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass131,728 miles (+2,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,728 miles
    Test number
    479769112660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion getting into outer wing

  16. Pass128,842 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,842 miles
    Test number
    229640515284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail128,842 miles (+2,638)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,842 miles
    Test number
    956010815218
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass126,204 miles (+3,326)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    126,204 miles
    Test number
    657930414205
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight blow on exhaust at rear of catalyst
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass122,878 miles (+174)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,878 miles
    Test number
    308641413215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail122,704 miles (+2,592)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,704 miles
    Test number
    239298293199
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass120,112 miles (+2,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,112 miles
    Test number
    185107612201
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass117,588 miles (+7,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    117,588 miles
    Test number
    245989401200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass109,919 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    109,919 miles
    Test number
    921587610221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,509 miles (+7,464)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    104,509 miles
    Test number
    800027739268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass97,045 miles (+7,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    97,045 miles
    Test number
    383616428292
    • 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)

  26. Pass89,951 miles (+6,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    89,951 miles
    Test number
    894408047264
    • NoteScrew in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass83,383 miles (+6,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    83,383 miles
    Test number
    954410926273
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass76,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    76,961 miles
    Test number
    794525235253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S61 THK

Does S61 THK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S61 THK expired on 4 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S61 THK?
The MOT on S61 THK expired on 4 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S61 THK done?
S61 THK was recorded at 147,687 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 3,743 miles a year.
Has S61 THK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 THK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S61 THK 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 S61 THK find?
S61 THK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front outer sill panel very corroded and weak but not near prescribed area.

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