Volkswagen Golf
Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc
S73 BFCMOT history
S73 BFC is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 180,383 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 180,383 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,341 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S73 BFC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S73 BFC was last recorded at 180,383 miles on 14 May 2026, 50,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Sept 2024: 129,489 miles, lower than 179,471 miles on 24 Sept 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 129,489 miles · 30 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 50,894 miles
- Average per year
- 5,341 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,383 miles
- 2024 – 129,489 miles
- 2023 – 179,438 miles
- 2022 – 172,433 miles
- 2021 – 165,765 miles
- 2020 – 158,887 miles
- 2019 – 154,833 miles
- 2018 – 147,373 miles
- 2017 – 142,002 miles
- 2016 – 133,303 miles
- 2015 – 124,292 miles
- 2014 – 114,853 miles
- 2013 – 104,358 miles
- 2012 – 94,992 miles
- 2011 – 92,479 miles
- 2010 – 90,751 miles
- 2009 – 89,170 miles
- 2008 – 87,207 miles
- 2007 – 81,912 miles
- 2006 – 72,454 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,383 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,383 miles (+50,894)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 180,383 miles
- Test number
- 628300059762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,489 miles (-49,982)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 129,489 miles
- Test number
- 999219845536
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail179,471 miles (+33)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,471 miles
- Test number
- 167425328356
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail179,438 miles (+7,005)9 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,438 miles
- Test number
- 109499655527
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve at center of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass172,433 miles (+6,668)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 172,433 miles
- Test number
- 670739610148
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,765 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 165,765 miles
- Test number
- 830029685636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,732 miles (+6,845)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,732 miles
- Test number
- 210368397935
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass158,887 miles (+4,054)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 158,887 miles
- Test number
- 550655316530
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass154,833 miles (+74)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 154,833 miles
- Test number
- 279721405531
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail154,759 miles (+7,386)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,759 miles
- Test number
- 739505552702
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass147,373 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 147,373 miles
- Test number
- 273138888156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail147,354 miles (+5,352)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,354 miles
- Test number
- 621622294338
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,002 miles (+51)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 142,002 miles
- Test number
- 742360014906
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryO/s rear tyre perished
Fail141,951 miles (+8,648)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,951 miles
- Test number
- 253201026414
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryO/s rear tyre perished
Pass133,303 miles (+43)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 133,303 miles
- Test number
- 790136596330
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail133,260 miles (+8,968)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,260 miles
- Test number
- 437322382842
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass124,292 miles (+60)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 124,292 miles
- Test number
- 316307171742
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail124,232 miles (+9,379)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,232 miles
- Test number
- 786951809955
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass114,853 miles (+10,495)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 114,853 miles
- Test number
- 609013904363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,358 miles (+9,366)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 104,358 miles
- Test number
- 455314403476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,992 miles (+1,204)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 94,992 miles
- Test number
- 249300312361
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass93,788 miles (+1,309)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 93,788 miles
- Test number
- 996702842007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,479 miles (+1,728)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 92,479 miles
- Test number
- 756203241059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,751 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 90,751 miles
- Test number
- 852181450037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,736 miles (+1,566)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,736 miles
- Test number
- 252284940095
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass89,170 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 89,170 miles
- Test number
- 241627459033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail89,170 miles (+1,963)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,170 miles
- Test number
- 840847359011
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,207 miles (+5,295)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 87,207 miles
- Test number
- 893607958098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 81,912 miles
- Test number
- 631262757078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,912 miles (+9,458)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,912 miles
- Test number
- 374381857026
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 72,454 miles
- Test number
- 214828156041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S73 BFC
- Does S73 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S73 BFC is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S73 BFC?
- The MOT on S73 BFC is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S73 BFC done?
- S73 BFC was recorded at 180,383 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,341 miles a year.
- Has S73 BFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S73 BFC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on S73 BFC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S73 BFC find?
- S73 BFC passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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