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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

S94 RNGMOT history

S94 RNG is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

S94 RNG red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2023
Mileage
75,881 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S94 RNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S94 RNG was last recorded at 75,881 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,381 miles · 7 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
500 miles
Average per year
2,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,881 miles
  • 2022 – 75,381 miles
  • 2021 – 74,099 miles
  • 2020 – 72,909 miles
  • 2019 – 71,030 miles
  • 2018 – 69,056 miles
  • 2017 – 67,195 miles
  • 2016 – 65,118 miles
  • 2015 – 62,423 miles
  • 2014 – 59,339 miles
  • 2013 – 55,895 miles
  • 2012 – 53,598 miles
  • 2011 – 50,875 miles
  • 2010 – 48,784 miles
  • 2009 – 46,575 miles
  • 2008 – 43,495 miles
  • 2007 – 40,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail75,881 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to steering rack and to power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail75,881 miles (+500)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,881 miles
    Test number
    536142557604
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to steering rack and to power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass75,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,381 miles
    Test number
    473053710527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail75,381 miles (+1,282)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,381 miles
    Test number
    227944669106
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,099 miles
    Test number
    763806411422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail74,099 miles (+14)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,099 miles
    Test number
    195932916685
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail74,085 miles (+1,176)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,085 miles
    Test number
    722651700448
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass72,909 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,909 miles
    Test number
    671445777673
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail72,904 miles (+1,874)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,904 miles
    Test number
    170868792675
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass71,030 miles (+1,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,030 miles
    Test number
    360549944286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass69,056 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,056 miles
    Test number
    535299384361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass67,195 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,195 miles
    Test number
    274389128419
    • AdvisoryAll work carried out as to refusal 135637259461

  12. Fail67,188 miles (+2,070)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    153637259461
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass65,118 miles (+2,695)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    578652645255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass62,423 miles (+3,084)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,423 miles
    Test number
    109824845021
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail59,339 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,339 miles
    Test number
    277057724087
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass59,339 miles (+3,444)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,339 miles
    Test number
    368747924024
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass55,895 miles (+2,297)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,895 miles
    Test number
    176835733018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass53,598 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,598 miles
    Test number
    887715242073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteClip m issing from osf outer c,v boot
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  19. Fail53,598 miles (+2,723)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,598 miles
    Test number
    165484042071
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteClip m issing from osf outer c,v boot
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  20. Pass50,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,875 miles
    Test number
    329955531017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,875 miles (+2,091)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,875 miles
    Test number
    266332231020
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch slipping
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  22. Pass48,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,784 miles
    Test number
    924095330005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,784 miles (+2,209)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,784 miles
    Test number
    142675030451
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass46,575 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,575 miles
    Test number
    882527539061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,495 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,495 miles
    Test number
    533272128063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,724 miles
    Test number
    393962327079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,724 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,724 miles
    Test number
    423562827069
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about S94 RNG

Does S94 RNG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S94 RNG expired on 14 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S94 RNG?
The MOT on S94 RNG expired on 14 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S94 RNG done?
S94 RNG was recorded at 75,881 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 2,194 miles a year.
Has S94 RNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S94 RNG has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S94 RNG 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 S94 RNG find?
S94 RNG failed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 9 major defects and 3 advisories: headlamp aim too high both; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split; nearside front position lamp not working, and 9 more.

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