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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

S65 DFGMOT history

S65 DFG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 248,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.

S65 DFG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2023
Mileage
248,198 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 DFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 DFG was last recorded at 248,198 miles on 23 Sept 2022, 12,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,254 miles · 9 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
12,944 miles
Average per year
11,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 248,198 miles
  • 2021 – 235,254 miles
  • 2020 – 225,796 miles
  • 2019 – 207,664 miles
  • 2018 – 172,528 miles
  • 2017 – 162,785 miles
  • 2016 – 161,724 miles
  • 2015 – 157,283 miles
  • 2014 – 153,244 miles
  • 2013 – 150,414 miles
  • 2012 – 150,359 miles
  • 2011 – 144,079 miles
  • 2010 – 125,018 miles
  • 2009 – 117,693 miles
  • 2008 – 99,554 miles
  • 2007 – 79,198 miles
  • 2006 – 60,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,198 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,198 miles (+12,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    248,198 miles
    Test number
    266729840415
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass235,254 miles (+9,458)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    235,254 miles
    Test number
    745701249791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass225,796 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    225,796 miles
    Test number
    686798101037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail225,787 miles (+18,123)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,787 miles
    Test number
    622468786845
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass207,664 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    207,664 miles
    Test number
    858054821270
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror housing cover insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail207,658 miles (+35,130)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,658 miles
    Test number
    641470340234
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's specified limit is 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror housing cover insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass172,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    172,528 miles
    Test number
    123284178231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail172,525 miles (+9,740)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,525 miles
    Test number
    117058062237
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass162,785 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    162,785 miles
    Test number
    911808816220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail162,773 miles (+1,049)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,773 miles
    Test number
    913896817435
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass161,724 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    161,724 miles
    Test number
    140076376040
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished

  12. Fail161,718 miles (+4,435)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,718 miles
    Test number
    159932508471
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished

  13. Pass157,283 miles (+4,039)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    157,283 miles
    Test number
    256902915496
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded

  14. Pass153,244 miles (+2,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    153,244 miles
    Test number
    776794814193
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass150,414 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    150,414 miles
    Test number
    118478803127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail150,359 miles (+6,280)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,359 miles
    Test number
    777274362395
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass144,079 miles (+9,299)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    144,079 miles
    Test number
    305289411393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass134,780 miles (+9,762)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    134,780 miles
    Test number
    588755921080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,018 miles (+7,325)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    125,018 miles
    Test number
    440785020075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,693 miles (+18,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    117,693 miles
    Test number
    920242129025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass99,554 miles (+20,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    99,554 miles
    Test number
    114374718411
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass79,198 miles (+19,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    79,198 miles
    Test number
    123029917004
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass60,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,111 miles
    Test number
    470983426054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,111 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,111 miles
    Test number
    844043426094
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about S65 DFG

Does S65 DFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S65 DFG expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S65 DFG?
The MOT on S65 DFG expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S65 DFG done?
S65 DFG was recorded at 248,198 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2022, an average of 11,286 miles a year.
Has S65 DFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 DFG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S65 DFG 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 S65 DFG find?
S65 DFG passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside brake cable damaged but not to excess; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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