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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,400 cc

S812 VMYMOT history

S812 VMY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

S812 VMY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2022
Mileage
100,147 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S812 VMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S812 VMY was last recorded at 100,147 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 6,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,496 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6,651 miles
Average per year
5,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,147 miles
  • 2021 – 93,496 miles
  • 2020 – 85,456 miles
  • 2019 – 79,776 miles
  • 2018 – 70,261 miles
  • 2017 – 57,940 miles
  • 2016 – 52,736 miles
  • 2015 – 40,898 miles
  • 2014 – 26,983 miles
  • 2013 – 14,222 miles
  • 2012 – 13,718 miles
  • 2011 – 13,039 miles
  • 2010 – 12,319 miles
  • 2009 – 11,636 miles
  • 2008 – 10,839 miles
  • 2007 – 10,120 miles
  • 2006 – 9,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,147 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,147 miles (+6,651)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,147 miles
    Test number
    225416188665
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass93,496 miles (+53)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,496 miles
    Test number
    922269006617
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail93,443 miles (+11)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    812945437737
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail93,432 miles (+7,976)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,432 miles
    Test number
    836575843968
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside door locking fault
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake caliper arm NOT RETURNING
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,456 miles (+63)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,456 miles
    Test number
    617830973312
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEmissions on limit/intermittent misfire
    • AdvisoryN/s door locking fault
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting
    • AdvisoryO/s/r handbrake caliper arm not returning
    • AdvisoryVacuum pipe taped up

  6. Fail85,393 miles (+5,617)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,393 miles
    Test number
    277328967216
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam adjuster operation not assessed (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEmissions on limit/intermittent misfire
    • AdvisoryN/s door locking fault
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting
    • AdvisoryO/s/r handbrake caliper arm not returning
    • AdvisoryVacuum pipe taped up

  7. Pass79,776 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,776 miles
    Test number
    535318479566
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone rear bush worn/splitting
    • AdvisoryStruggled with emissions test

  8. Fail79,722 miles (+9,461)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,722 miles
    Test number
    945093697204
    • MajorBraking system leaking servo pipe leaking,pedal vavuum marginal (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone rear bush worn/splitting
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding,handbrake poor,o/s/r caliper arm not returning
    • AdvisoryStruggled with emissions test

  9. Pass70,261 miles (+12,321)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    518027602175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,940 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,940 miles
    Test number
    802539355488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,736 miles (+11,838)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,736 miles
    Test number
    921564221248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,898 miles
    Test number
    289020714760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,898 miles (+13,915)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,898 miles
    Test number
    595575879668
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass26,983 miles (+12,761)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,983 miles
    Test number
    465013784208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,222 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    14,222 miles
    Test number
    286578983244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,718 miles (+679)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,718 miles
    Test number
    925364312375
    • NoteBoth rear and near side front tyres perished and spliting

  17. Pass13,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    13,039 miles
    Test number
    419524211430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail13,039 miles (+720)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,039 miles
    Test number
    856504711397
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass12,319 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    12,319 miles
    Test number
    463527400393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,636 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,636 miles
    Test number
    481457619492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail11,625 miles (+786)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,625 miles
    Test number
    752833219372
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass10,839 miles (+719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    10,839 miles
    Test number
    473098808315
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass10,120 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    10,120 miles
    Test number
    961052907371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,265 miles
    Test number
    453973896280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail9,265 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,265 miles
    Test number
    784633396283
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about S812 VMY

Does S812 VMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S812 VMY expired on 14 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S812 VMY?
The MOT on S812 VMY expired on 14 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S812 VMY done?
S812 VMY was recorded at 100,147 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 5,648 miles a year.
Has S812 VMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S812 VMY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S812 VMY 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 S812 VMY find?
S812 VMY failed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 2 advisories: offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction, and 7 more.

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