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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S79 KUBMOT history

S79 KUB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

S79 KUB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
102,376 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 KUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S79 KUB was last recorded at 102,376 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 6,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,075 miles · 28 Apr 2017
Between the last two tests
6,301 miles
Average per year
3,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,376 miles
  • 2017 – 96,075 miles
  • 2016 – 85,556 miles
  • 2014 – 80,277 miles
  • 2013 – 75,759 miles
  • 2012 – 70,119 miles
  • 2011 – 67,253 miles
  • 2010 – 64,012 miles
  • 2009 – 60,975 miles
  • 2008 – 58,394 miles
  • 2007 – 56,389 miles
  • 2006 – 51,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,376 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded near flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    868771728783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded near flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail102,376 miles (+6,301)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    347768451126
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded near flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass96,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    296944812182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,075 miles (+10,519)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    744483090205
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  5. Pass85,556 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,556 miles
    Test number
    692781208014
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail85,532 miles (+5,255)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,532 miles
    Test number
    947883612417
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass80,277 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,277 miles
    Test number
    486507734345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail80,268 miles (+4,509)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,268 miles
    Test number
    665996534397
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass75,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,759 miles
    Test number
    366733953324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail75,759 miles (+5,640)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,759 miles
    Test number
    847792253377
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass70,119 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,119 miles
    Test number
    489642842379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  12. Fail70,119 miles (+2,866)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,119 miles
    Test number
    489752842395
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  13. Pass67,253 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    816358821345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,012 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,012 miles
    Test number
    474211840481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,975 miles (+2,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,975 miles
    Test number
    773581629385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass58,394 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,394 miles
    Test number
    413358908368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,389 miles (+5,325)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,389 miles
    Test number
    152006467252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    234075906277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S79 KUB

Does S79 KUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S79 KUB expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S79 KUB?
The MOT on S79 KUB expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S79 KUB done?
S79 KUB was recorded at 102,376 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 3,079 miles a year.
Has S79 KUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 KUB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S79 KUB 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 S79 KUB find?
S79 KUB passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded near flexy hose.

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