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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S71 RCAMOT history

S71 RCA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

S71 RCA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2022
Mileage
146,256 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 RCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 RCA was last recorded at 146,256 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,246 miles · 15 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 146,256 miles
  • 2020 – 146,246 miles
  • 2019 – 141,568 miles
  • 2018 – 135,431 miles
  • 2017 – 130,144 miles
  • 2016 – 125,167 miles
  • 2015 – 120,594 miles
  • 2014 – 115,647 miles
  • 2013 – 110,297 miles
  • 2012 – 105,349 miles
  • 2011 – 99,560 miles
  • 2009 – 92,952 miles
  • 2008 – 87,302 miles
  • 2007 – 83,071 miles
  • 2006 – 76,932 miles
  • 2005 – 71,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,256 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake flexi hoses perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake sticking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,256 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,256 miles
    Test number
    797140877725
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail146,246 miles (+4,678)2 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,246 miles
    Test number
    619191002979
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads worn to backing plate. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting n/s/f wing/inner door shut corroded next to door mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass141,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    141,568 miles
    Test number
    560274309349
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail141,568 miles (+6,137)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,568 miles
    Test number
    610242134023
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass135,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,431 miles
    Test number
    306464769874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake sticking

  6. Fail135,431 miles (+5,287)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,431 miles
    Test number
    135644124259
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake sticking

  7. Pass130,144 miles (+4,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    130,144 miles
    Test number
    277399219672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly sticking

  8. Pass125,167 miles (+4,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,167 miles
    Test number
    716405683169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass120,594 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    120,594 miles
    Test number
    606876815021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,492 miles (+4,845)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,492 miles
    Test number
    395996705074
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  11. Pass115,647 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,647 miles
    Test number
    975788504067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,646 miles (+5,349)1 dangerous2 failures2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,646 miles
    Test number
    308527204092
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear shock absorber shrouds insecure

  13. Pass110,297 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    110,297 miles
    Test number
    946078503095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,349 miles (+5,789)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,349 miles
    Test number
    889170512094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,560 miles (+6,608)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    99,560 miles
    Test number
    386413811076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay noted in front tie rod arms both sides

  16. Pass92,952 miles (+5,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    92,952 miles
    Test number
    522103509353
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass87,302 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    621352108316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,071 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    83,071 miles
    Test number
    884193327322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,932 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    76,932 miles
    Test number
    230444336304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,808 miles (+4,969)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,808 miles
    Test number
    331494726315
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  21. Pass71,839 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    674395325316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    70,405 miles
    Test number
    223358815247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S71 RCA

Does S71 RCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S71 RCA expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S71 RCA?
The MOT on S71 RCA expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S71 RCA done?
S71 RCA was recorded at 146,256 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 4,632 miles a year.
Has S71 RCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 RCA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S71 RCA 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 S71 RCA find?
S71 RCA passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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