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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S86 FAJMOT history

S86 FAJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 59,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S86 FAJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
59,878 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S86 FAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S86 FAJ was last recorded at 59,878 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2013: 52,979 miles, lower than 53,171 miles on 25 Jan 2013.

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
59,878 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,878 miles
  • 2025 – 59,634 miles
  • 2024 – 59,399 miles
  • 2023 – 59,212 miles
  • 2022 – 59,011 miles
  • 2021 – 58,799 miles
  • 2020 – 58,587 miles
  • 2019 – 58,149 miles
  • 2018 – 57,629 miles
  • 2017 – 57,171 miles
  • 2016 – 56,098 miles
  • 2015 – 55,444 miles
  • 2014 – 54,808 miles
  • 2013 – 52,979 miles
  • 2012 – 45,103 miles
  • 2011 – 38,881 miles
  • 2010 – 35,778 miles
  • 2008 – 32,043 miles
  • 2007 – 29,283 miles
  • 2006 – 25,714 miles
  • 2005 – 21,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,878 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    449816186775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail59,878 miles (+244)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    828546843082
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass59,634 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    59,634 miles
    Test number
    671168366336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,399 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,399 miles
    Test number
    919976635649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,212 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,212 miles
    Test number
    140300494333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,011 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,011 miles
    Test number
    129427832350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    200227212198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,793 miles (+206)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    798630830936
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass58,587 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,587 miles
    Test number
    154756022286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,149 miles
    Test number
    137169160381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,144 miles (+515)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,144 miles
    Test number
    468632513426
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass57,629 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,629 miles
    Test number
    803867685050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,171 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,171 miles
    Test number
    431937036077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,098 miles
    Test number
    533983615412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,092 miles (+648)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,092 miles
    Test number
    958657270229
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  16. Pass55,444 miles (+636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    809835195101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass54,808 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,808 miles
    Test number
    656261714248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,979 miles (-192)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,979 miles
    Test number
    686456183157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,171 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,171 miles
    Test number
    877945923048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNear/side front tyre cut in treads cord not showing

  20. Fail53,171 miles (+8,068)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,171 miles
    Test number
    497784423064
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNear/side front tyre cut in treads cord not showing

  21. Pass45,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,103 miles
    Test number
    525208332068
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail45,103 miles (+6,222)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,103 miles
    Test number
    405957132022
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass38,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,881 miles
    Test number
    797478141042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,881 miles (+3,103)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,881 miles
    Test number
    786698741037
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass35,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,778 miles
    Test number
    990452840029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,778 miles (+3,735)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,778 miles
    Test number
    103672240014
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  27. Pass32,043 miles (+2,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,043 miles
    Test number
    891919518225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass29,283 miles (+3,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,283 miles
    Test number
    484235227292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass25,714 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,714 miles
    Test number
    301471826466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    21,837 miles
    Test number
    350601825297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail21,837 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,837 miles
    Test number
    713381925296
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S86 FAJ

Does S86 FAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S86 FAJ is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S86 FAJ?
The MOT on S86 FAJ is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S86 FAJ done?
S86 FAJ was recorded at 59,878 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 1,818 miles a year.
Has S86 FAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S86 FAJ has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S86 FAJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S86 FAJ find?
S86 FAJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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