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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S788 AFAMOT history

S788 AFA is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 164,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2022.

S788 AFA green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2023
Mileage
164,415 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2022
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 AFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2023
Latest MOT test
28 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 AFA was last recorded at 164,415 miles on 28 May 2022, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,396 miles · 7 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,415 miles
  • 2019 – 164,396 miles
  • 2018 – 162,978 miles
  • 2017 – 149,454 miles
  • 2016 – 134,017 miles
  • 2015 – 128,449 miles
  • 2012 – 128,449 miles
  • 2011 – 120,614 miles
  • 2010 – 109,329 miles
  • 2009 – 104,196 miles
  • 2008 – 99,391 miles
  • 2007 – 94,838 miles
  • 2005 – 87,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,415 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,415 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    164,415 miles
    Test number
    287012095624
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,396 miles (+1,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,396 miles
    Test number
    568010681584
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass162,978 miles (+13,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    162,978 miles
    Test number
    752317615166
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,454 miles (+15,437)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    149,454 miles
    Test number
    531161308635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,017 miles (+5,568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    134,017 miles
    Test number
    286424928074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass128,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,449 miles
    Test number
    656319115234
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass128,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    128,449 miles
    Test number
    837766692048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,449 miles (+7,835)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,449 miles
    Test number
    499795092088
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass120,614 miles (+11,285)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    120,614 miles
    Test number
    408579031098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,329 miles (+5,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    109,329 miles
    Test number
    734836250099
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  11. Pass104,196 miles (+4,805)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    104,196 miles
    Test number
    854687359045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,391 miles (+4,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    99,391 miles
    Test number
    730415348092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass94,838 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    94,838 miles
    Test number
    664058537082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,634 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    87,634 miles
    Test number
    250921205215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,633 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,633 miles
    Test number
    241340205229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S788 AFA

Does S788 AFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S788 AFA expired on 27 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S788 AFA?
The MOT on S788 AFA expired on 27 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S788 AFA done?
S788 AFA was recorded at 164,415 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2022, an average of 4,555 miles a year.
Has S788 AFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 AFA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2012.
Has the mileage on S788 AFA 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 S788 AFA find?
S788 AFA passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2022 with 4 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 1 more.

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