
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc
S83 NNRMOT history
S83 NNR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,433 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 103,433 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,612 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S83 NNR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 20 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S83 NNR was last recorded at 103,433 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 3,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Oct 2009: 63,085 miles, lower than 87,982 miles on 3 Oct 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 100,399 miles · 30 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,034 miles
- Average per year
- 3,612 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 103,433 miles
- 2021 – 100,399 miles
- 2020 – 97,452 miles
- 2019 – 97,140 miles
- 2017 – 94,395 miles
- 2016 – 90,508 miles
- 2015 – 86,636 miles
- 2013 – 81,661 miles
- 2012 – 77,009 miles
- 2011 – 74,740 miles
- 2010 – 71,925 miles
- 2009 – 63,085 miles
- 2008 – 87,982 miles
- 2007 – 44,151 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
All suspension bushes showing age elated fatigue
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust system showing corrosion and has a slight blow at the middle joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front to rear and front metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front tyres showing heavy cracking uneven wear and app limits
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,433 miles (+3,034)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 103,433 miles
- Test number
- 621723325113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass100,399 miles (+2,947)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 100,399 miles
- Test number
- 412323251492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,452 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 97,452 miles
- Test number
- 740917518091
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension bushes showing age elated fatigue
- AdvisoryExhaust system showing corrosion and has a slight blow at the middle joint
- AdvisoryFront to rear and front metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion
- AdvisoryFront tyres showing heavy cracking uneven wear and app limits
- AdvisoryInner sills showing slight corrosion
- AdvisoryO/s/rear tyre showing cracking
- AdvisoryRear flexi brake hose ferrules showing corrosion
Fail97,452 miles (+312)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,452 miles
- Test number
- 884222354602
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension bushes showing age elated fatigue
- AdvisoryExhaust system showing corrosion and has a slight blow at the middle joint
- AdvisoryFront to rear and front metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion
- AdvisoryFront tyres showing heavy cracking uneven wear and app limits
- AdvisoryInner sills showing slight corrosion
- AdvisoryO/s/rear tyre showing cracking
- AdvisoryRear flexi brake hose ferrules showing corrosion
Pass97,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 97,140 miles
- Test number
- 199675706864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,140 miles (+2,745)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,140 miles
- Test number
- 280489737354
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Pass94,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 94,395 miles
- Test number
- 499487385463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,395 miles (+3,887)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,395 miles
- Test number
- 297339764756
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass90,508 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 90,508 miles
- Test number
- 274980045447
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment os and ns front (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Fail90,508 miles (+3,872)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,508 miles
- Test number
- 939421480581
- FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated os and ns front (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment os and ns front (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass86,636 miles (+4,975)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 86,636 miles
- Test number
- 259786925056
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass81,661 miles (+4,652)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 81,661 miles
- Test number
- 268329933373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,009 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 77,009 miles
- Test number
- 768337292238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,003 miles (+2,263)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,003 miles
- Test number
- 349541592237
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Pass74,740 miles (+2,815)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 74,740 miles
- Test number
- 309996781217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,925 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 71,925 miles
- Test number
- 934541080202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail71,925 miles (+8,840)2 failures2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,925 miles
- Test number
- 830199270278
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass63,085 miles (-24,897)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 63,085 miles
- Test number
- 300752299405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- NoteN/s/f + o/s/f brakes binding
Pass87,982 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 87,982 miles
- Test number
- 893517678206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail87,982 miles (+43,831)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,982 miles
- Test number
- 763057578271
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass44,151 miles (+2,361)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 44,151 miles
- Test number
- 293081687248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,790 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 41,790 miles
- Test number
- 350333837069
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S83 NNR
- Does S83 NNR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S83 NNR expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S83 NNR?
- The MOT on S83 NNR expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S83 NNR done?
- S83 NNR was recorded at 103,433 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 3,612 miles a year.
- Has S83 NNR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S83 NNR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2020.
- Has the mileage on S83 NNR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S83 NNR find?
- S83 NNR passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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