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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S716 FFEMOT history

S716 FFE is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2023.

S716 FFE red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2024
Mileage
140,567 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S716 FFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S716 FFE was last recorded at 140,567 miles on 24 Nov 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,565 miles · 14 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,567 miles
  • 2022 – 134,410 miles
  • 2021 – 127,831 miles
  • 2020 – 122,548 miles
  • 2019 – 117,036 miles
  • 2018 – 111,299 miles
  • 2017 – 105,573 miles
  • 2016 – 98,247 miles
  • 2015 – 90,908 miles
  • 2014 – 83,694 miles
  • 2013 – 77,802 miles
  • 2012 – 70,838 miles
  • 2011 – 64,592 miles
  • 2010 – 61,752 miles
  • 2009 – 59,636 miles
  • 2008 – 54,672 miles
  • 2007 – 50,676 miles
  • 2006 – 43,194 miles
  • 2005 – 36,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,567 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING AXLE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING AXLE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE ASSEMBLY BUSH EYE AREAS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both rear suspension beam bushes getting poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,567 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,567 miles
    Test number
    310066118877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING AXLE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING AXLE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE ASSEMBLY BUSH EYE AREAS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,565 miles (+6,155)1 dangerous1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,565 miles
    Test number
    250967014286
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING AXLE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING AXLE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE ASSEMBLY BUSH EYE AREAS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,410 miles
    Test number
    710494498561
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail134,410 miles (+6,579)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,410 miles
    Test number
    606507024091
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass127,831 miles (+5,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,831 miles
    Test number
    631625291166
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened HUB CARRIERS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFF OF CALIPER HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass122,548 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,548 miles
    Test number
    440205413670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub carrier unit. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub carrier unit. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail122,547 miles (+5,511)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,547 miles
    Test number
    621530095436
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub carrier unit. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub carrier unit. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass117,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    580155384193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED.

  9. Fail117,035 miles (+5,736)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,035 miles
    Test number
    742506592662
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated CORROSION OF METAL PIPE. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated CORROSION OF METAL PIPE. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED.

  10. Pass111,299 miles (+5,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,299 miles
    Test number
    451790798574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HOSE LINK. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HOSE LINK. (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass105,573 miles (+7,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,573 miles
    Test number
    574189403982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to the wing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight damage to the wheel arch

  12. Pass98,247 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,247 miles
    Test number
    517826036167
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension beam bushes getting poor

  13. Fail98,170 miles (+7,262)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,170 miles
    Test number
    421980502045
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension beam bushes getting poor

  14. Pass90,908 miles (+7,214)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,908 miles
    Test number
    213073866503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,694 miles (+5,892)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,694 miles
    Test number
    145146214314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,802 miles (+6,964)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    125734523389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,838 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,838 miles
    Test number
    628581132350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,806 miles (+6,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,806 miles
    Test number
    338107822310
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass64,592 miles (+2,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,592 miles
    Test number
    469098811343
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass61,752 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,752 miles
    Test number
    392216220346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,636 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,636 miles
    Test number
    662614339343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,672 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,672 miles
    Test number
    441699828326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,676 miles (+7,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,676 miles
    Test number
    361659617396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,194 miles (+6,384)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,194 miles
    Test number
    890431736393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,810 miles
    Test number
    390153935385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S716 FFE

Does S716 FFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S716 FFE expired on 30 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S716 FFE?
The MOT on S716 FFE expired on 30 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S716 FFE done?
S716 FFE was recorded at 140,567 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2023, an average of 5,769 miles a year.
Has S716 FFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S716 FFE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S716 FFE 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 S716 FFE find?
S716 FFE passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2023 with 11 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.; nearside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper., and 8 more.

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