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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc

S81 RDAMOT history

S81 RDA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 167,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.

S81 RDA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2022
Mileage
167,095 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 RDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 RDA was last recorded at 167,095 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 6,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,435 miles · 24 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
6,660 miles
Average per year
7,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 167,095 miles
  • 2020 – 160,435 miles
  • 2019 – 155,859 miles
  • 2017 – 155,172 miles
  • 2016 – 149,123 miles
  • 2015 – 140,467 miles
  • 2014 – 126,581 miles
  • 2013 – 118,350 miles
  • 2011 – 106,354 miles
  • 2010 – 92,646 miles
  • 2009 – 79,930 miles
  • 2007 – 63,144 miles
  • 2006 – 52,831 miles
  • 2005 – 50,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,095 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Rear brake light out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,095 miles (+6,660)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,095 miles
    Test number
    837264796062
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass160,435 miles (+12)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,435 miles
    Test number
    185615889371
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake light out
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront wheels different size to the rear

  3. Fail160,423 miles (+30)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,423 miles
    Test number
    331599535542
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake light out
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront wheels different size to the rear

  4. Fail160,393 miles (+4,534)1 dangerous11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,393 miles
    Test number
    430908944881
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour both front(green) (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust heat shield loose

  5. Pass155,859 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,859 miles
    Test number
    323736731337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail155,852 miles (+680)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,852 miles
    Test number
    491198424958
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides (also sport coil spring fitted) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass155,172 miles (+6,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    155,172 miles
    Test number
    482625020887
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

  8. Pass149,123 miles (+8,656)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    149,123 miles
    Test number
    949744573060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,467 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    140,467 miles
    Test number
    790471551807
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChilds seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

  10. Fail140,467 miles (+13,886)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,467 miles
    Test number
    758122900774
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChilds seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

  11. Pass126,581 miles (+128)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    126,581 miles
    Test number
    536882324139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  12. Fail126,453 miles (+8,103)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,453 miles
    Test number
    519378314173
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass118,350 miles (+11,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,350 miles
    Test number
    875681083064
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass106,354 miles (+13,708)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    106,354 miles
    Test number
    227641151270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,646 miles (+12,716)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,646 miles
    Test number
    820521090195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,930 miles
    Test number
    632157339027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,930 miles (+16,786)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,930 miles
    Test number
    864697439071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass63,144 miles (+10,313)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,144 miles
    Test number
    714405417256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,831 miles
    Test number
    930547616298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail115,732 miles (+64,949)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,732 miles
    Test number
    931537616225
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass50,783 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    50,783 miles
    Test number
    503591925377
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls cracking

Questions about S81 RDA

Does S81 RDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S81 RDA expired on 10 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S81 RDA?
The MOT on S81 RDA expired on 10 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S81 RDA done?
S81 RDA was recorded at 167,095 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 7,277 miles a year.
Has S81 RDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 RDA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S81 RDA 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 S81 RDA find?
S81 RDA passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28%, and 1 more.

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