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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc

S63 VAXMOT history

S63 VAX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

S63 VAX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
153,857 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S63 VAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S63 VAX was last recorded at 153,857 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 1,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2009: 95,711 miles, lower than 98,354 miles on 6 Nov 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,719 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,138 miles
Average per year
4,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,857 miles
  • 2023 – 152,719 miles
  • 2022 – 151,436 miles
  • 2021 – 150,217 miles
  • 2020 – 147,790 miles
  • 2019 – 145,841 miles
  • 2018 – 142,186 miles
  • 2017 – 138,608 miles
  • 2016 – 134,851 miles
  • 2015 – 130,219 miles
  • 2014 – 124,321 miles
  • 2013 – 118,170 miles
  • 2012 – 112,414 miles
  • 2011 – 106,746 miles
  • 2010 – 101,154 miles
  • 2009 – 95,711 miles
  • 2008 – 98,354 miles
  • 2007 – 83,008 miles
  • 2006 – 76,202 miles
  • 2005 – 69,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front coolant leak
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,857 miles (+1,138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    153,857 miles
    Test number
    922584181466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,719 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,719 miles
    Test number
    370351950593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,436 miles (+1,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,436 miles
    Test number
    434536348103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass150,217 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,217 miles
    Test number
    874151449243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,790 miles (+1,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,790 miles
    Test number
    587496770412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass145,841 miles (+3,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,841 miles
    Test number
    973077220355
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,186 miles (+3,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,186 miles
    Test number
    596748740950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,608 miles (+3,757)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    138,608 miles
    Test number
    778237547394
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass134,851 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    134,851 miles
    Test number
    629185498372
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gear box
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail134,848 miles (+4,629)2 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,848 miles
    Test number
    770830456121
    • DangerousOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • DangerousRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gear box
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass130,219 miles (+5,898)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    130,219 miles
    Test number
    172927321532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,321 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    124,321 miles
    Test number
    226850314393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,170 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    118,170 miles
    Test number
    558725223315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,056 miles (+5,642)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,056 miles
    Test number
    289376013302
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass112,414 miles (+69)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    112,414 miles
    Test number
    546758912362
    • NoteBoth front wipers worn clearing screen
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail112,345 miles (+5,599)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,345 miles
    Test number
    397641312381
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front wipers worn clearing screen
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass106,746 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    106,746 miles
    Test number
    946344211365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,154 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    101,154 miles
    Test number
    803205090238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,122 miles (+5,411)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,122 miles
    Test number
    201432890285
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s handbrake cable freyed, rear brake discs corroded,

  20. Pass95,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    95,711 miles
    Test number
    291675019390
    • 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)

  21. Fail95,711 miles (-2,643)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,711 miles
    Test number
    871845919394
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • 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)

  22. Pass98,354 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    98,354 miles
    Test number
    774551418305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,353 miles (+15,345)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,353 miles
    Test number
    282910718307
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass83,008 miles (+6,806)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    83,008 miles
    Test number
    993601117333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,202 miles (+6,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    76,202 miles
    Test number
    671310616384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass69,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    69,779 miles
    Test number
    304628715370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S63 VAX

Does S63 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S63 VAX expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S63 VAX?
The MOT on S63 VAX expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S63 VAX done?
S63 VAX was recorded at 153,857 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 4,263 miles a year.
Has S63 VAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S63 VAX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on S63 VAX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S63 VAX find?
S63 VAX passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front coolant leak, and 1 more.

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