
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc
S813 BNWMOT history
S813 BNW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 288,251 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 288,251 mi
- At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 10,076 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S813 BNW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S813 BNW was last recorded at 288,251 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 288,250 miles · 19 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 10,076 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 288,251 miles
- 2022 – 277,968 miles
- 2021 – 266,457 miles
- 2020 – 259,933 miles
- 2019 – 251,883 miles
- 2018 – 241,895 miles
- 2017 – 231,920 miles
- 2016 – 221,238 miles
- 2015 – 212,805 miles
- 2014 – 201,614 miles
- 2013 – 190,569 miles
- 2012 – 179,883 miles
- 2011 – 168,689 miles
- 2010 – 156,558 miles
- 2009 – 146,626 miles
- 2008 – 137,271 miles
- 2007 – 127,510 miles
- 2006 – 115,863 miles
What the latest MOT found
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Brake cable damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass288,251 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 288,251 miles
- Test number
- 593226465912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail288,250 miles (+10,282)2 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 288,250 miles
- Test number
- 866122049615
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass277,968 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 277,968 miles
- Test number
- 156062815019
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySills corroded but not excessive
Fail277,965 miles (+11,508)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,965 miles
- Test number
- 446122042449
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySills corroded but not excessive
Pass266,457 miles (+6,524)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 266,457 miles
- Test number
- 510959483716
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass259,933 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 259,933 miles
- Test number
- 782455642883
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail259,928 miles (+8,045)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,928 miles
- Test number
- 731941362916
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass251,883 miles (+9,988)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 251,883 miles
- Test number
- 805651000702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass241,895 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 241,895 miles
- Test number
- 343362414349
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail241,895 miles (+9,975)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,895 miles
- Test number
- 134487036749
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass231,920 miles (+10,682)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 231,920 miles
- Test number
- 168418455693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,238 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 221,238 miles
- Test number
- 440632645608
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail221,238 miles (+8,433)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,238 miles
- Test number
- 192738910617
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass212,805 miles (+340)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 212,805 miles
- Test number
- 173059541832
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail212,465 miles (+10,851)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,465 miles
- Test number
- 997681988906
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass201,614 miles (+11,045)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 201,614 miles
- Test number
- 819669274284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,569 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 190,569 miles
- Test number
- 935530483242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,567 miles (+10,684)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,567 miles
- Test number
- 306980583284
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass179,883 miles (+6)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 179,883 miles
- Test number
- 869865982289
- NoteSlight play in steering rack.
Fail179,877 miles (+11,188)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,877 miles
- Test number
- 145762382233
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack.
Pass168,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 168,689 miles
- Test number
- 885907471296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,686 miles (+12,128)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,686 miles
- Test number
- 398057871433
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass156,558 miles (+9,932)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 156,558 miles
- Test number
- 704802470220
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass146,626 miles (+9,355)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 146,626 miles
- Test number
- 853126589276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,271 miles (+9,761)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 137,271 miles
- Test number
- 390570078485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,510 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 127,510 miles
- Test number
- 443470267276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,504 miles (+11,641)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,504 miles
- Test number
- 974474957213
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass115,863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 115,863 miles
- Test number
- 660498356270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S813 BNW
- Does S813 BNW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S813 BNW expired on 3 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S813 BNW?
- The MOT on S813 BNW expired on 3 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S813 BNW done?
- S813 BNW was recorded at 288,251 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 10,076 miles a year.
- Has S813 BNW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S813 BNW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on S813 BNW 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 S813 BNW find?
- S813 BNW passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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