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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc

S72 FUDMOT history

S72 FUD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2024.

S72 FUD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2025
Mileage
113,764 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S72 FUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S72 FUD was last recorded at 113,764 miles on 5 Jan 2024, 999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,765 miles · 3 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
999 miles
Average per year
2,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,764 miles
  • 2023 – 112,765 miles
  • 2021 – 112,131 miles
  • 2020 – 111,163 miles
  • 2019 – 109,008 miles
  • 2018 – 106,305 miles
  • 2017 – 104,177 miles
  • 2016 – 101,693 miles
  • 2015 – 96,910 miles
  • 2014 – 92,022 miles
  • 2013 – 88,862 miles
  • 2011 – 84,285 miles
  • 2010 – 81,374 miles
  • 2009 – 76,019 miles
  • 2008 – 71,343 miles
  • 2007 – 65,575 miles
  • 2006 – 60,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,764 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,764 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,764 miles
    Test number
    175245187611
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,764 miles (+999)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,764 miles
    Test number
    516217035365
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,765 miles (+634)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,765 miles
    Test number
    231363726991
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,131 miles (+968)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,131 miles
    Test number
    649387088700
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,163 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,163 miles
    Test number
    289936436264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,008 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,008 miles
    Test number
    384169293577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,305 miles (+2,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,305 miles
    Test number
    118428559906
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,177 miles
    Test number
    132872505535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail104,177 miles (+2,484)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,177 miles
    Test number
    580333668570
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass101,693 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,693 miles
    Test number
    343102277959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryDent in offside sill

  11. Fail101,687 miles (+4,777)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,687 miles
    Test number
    424794284949
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryDent in offside sill

  12. Pass96,910 miles (+4,888)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,910 miles
    Test number
    229478795489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass92,022 miles (+3,160)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,022 miles
    Test number
    265368774121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAbs light flickerd intermitantly but predominantly off recomend have investigated
    • NoteBoth front tyres have abnormal wear recommend change tyres and front wheel alignment

  14. Pass88,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,862 miles
    Test number
    297157863059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail88,859 miles (+4,574)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,859 miles
    Test number
    798657163019
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass84,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    365361581237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail84,285 miles (+2,911)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    886681081273
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass81,374 miles (+5,355)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,374 miles
    Test number
    700286010255
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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
    • NoteSuspension low to the ground

  19. Pass76,019 miles (+4,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,019 miles
    Test number
    864591059018
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  20. Pass71,343 miles (+5,768)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,343 miles
    Test number
    614587538052
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass65,575 miles (+5,535)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,575 miles
    Test number
    640359017067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteVechicle suspenion low

  22. Pass60,040 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,040 miles
    Test number
    792339906019
    • NoteBoth front shockabsorbers starting to leak require attetion
    • NoteNearside & offside front top strut mounting bushes worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteRecomend vehicle to be serviced

Questions about S72 FUD

Does S72 FUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S72 FUD expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S72 FUD?
The MOT on S72 FUD expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S72 FUD done?
S72 FUD was recorded at 113,764 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2024, an average of 2,987 miles a year.
Has S72 FUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S72 FUD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S72 FUD 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 S72 FUD find?
S72 FUD passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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