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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S678 PNKMOT history

S678 PNK is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.

S678 PNK green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2023
Mileage
103,691 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S678 PNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S678 PNK was last recorded at 103,691 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 2,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2019: 94,159 miles, lower than 95,201 miles on 6 Sept 2018.

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
101,384 miles · 23 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
2,307 miles
Average per year
5,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,691 miles
  • 2021 – 101,384 miles
  • 2020 – 97,630 miles
  • 2019 – 94,173 miles
  • 2018 – 95,201 miles
  • 2017 – 89,441 miles
  • 2016 – 80,421 miles
  • 2015 – 75,229 miles
  • 2014 – 69,694 miles
  • 2013 – 59,517 miles
  • 2012 – 49,462 miles
  • 2011 – 39,623 miles
  • 2010 – 34,943 miles
  • 2009 – 30,466 miles
  • 2008 – 29,221 miles
  • 2007 – 26,569 miles
  • 2006 – 22,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,691 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,691 miles (+2,307)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,691 miles
    Test number
    858874912785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass101,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,384 miles
    Test number
    428357185500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,384 miles (+3,754)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,384 miles
    Test number
    425869354682
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,630 miles
    Test number
    928725447383
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail97,630 miles (+3,457)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,630 miles
    Test number
    722478836960
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass94,173 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,173 miles
    Test number
    335422976128
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,159 miles (-1,042)3 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    973082105070
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,201 miles (+5,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,201 miles
    Test number
    441410410515
    • AdvisoryRear tyre treads worn on inner edges

  9. Pass89,441 miles (+9,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,441 miles
    Test number
    430675413993
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount poor
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment osf/nsf (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass80,421 miles (+5,192)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,421 miles
    Test number
    829425255448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,229 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,229 miles
    Test number
    877663362934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,694 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,694 miles
    Test number
    608460134213
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished on tread
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken

  13. Fail69,694 miles (+10,177)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,694 miles
    Test number
    705710134200
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished on tread
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken

  14. Pass59,517 miles (+10,055)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,517 miles
    Test number
    996079413217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still secure

  15. Pass49,462 miles (+9,839)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,462 miles
    Test number
    708662922259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,623 miles (+4,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,623 miles
    Test number
    929507601236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass34,943 miles (+4,477)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,943 miles
    Test number
    364811710403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear Tyre Sidewalls starting to crack & perish

  18. Pass30,466 miles (+1,245)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,466 miles
    Test number
    491956939276
    • NoteCracks developing to rear tyres

  19. Pass29,221 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,221 miles
    Test number
    911435988156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,569 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,569 miles
    Test number
    393990297177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,741 miles
    Test number
    230606006269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S678 PNK

Does S678 PNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S678 PNK expired on 31 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S678 PNK?
The MOT on S678 PNK expired on 31 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S678 PNK done?
S678 PNK was recorded at 103,691 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 5,053 miles a year.
Has S678 PNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S678 PNK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S678 PNK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S678 PNK find?
S678 PNK passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 4 more.

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