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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.

S83 NNR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass103,433 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass100,399 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,399 miles
    Test number
    412323251492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Pass97,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,140 miles
    Test number
    199675706864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. Pass94,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,395 miles
    Test number
    499487385463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Pass81,661 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,661 miles
    Test number
    268329933373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,009 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,009 miles
    Test number
    768337292238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass74,740 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,740 miles
    Test number
    309996781217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass44,151 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,151 miles
    Test number
    293081687248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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