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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S97 SAHMOT history

S97 SAH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2022.

S97 SAH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2023
Mileage
179,474 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 SAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 SAH was last recorded at 179,474 miles on 27 Apr 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,472 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,474 miles
  • 2020 – 177,748 miles
  • 2019 – 174,584 miles
  • 2018 – 165,935 miles
  • 2017 – 159,858 miles
  • 2016 – 154,514 miles
  • 2015 – 145,962 miles
  • 2014 – 141,994 miles
  • 2013 – 136,783 miles
  • 2012 – 131,821 miles
  • 2011 – 127,260 miles
  • 2010 – 116,300 miles
  • 2009 – 102,909 miles
  • 2008 – 93,889 miles
  • 2007 – 86,349 miles
  • 2006 – 78,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,474 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,474 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    179,474 miles
    Test number
    398958746469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail179,472 miles (+1,724)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,472 miles
    Test number
    225137734952
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass177,748 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    177,748 miles
    Test number
    871537405637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,584 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,584 miles
    Test number
    215394570567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail174,487 miles (+8,552)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,487 miles
    Test number
    824123804048
    • 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass165,935 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    165,935 miles
    Test number
    765712531322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail165,928 miles (+6,070)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,928 miles
    Test number
    283804525496
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

  8. Pass159,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    159,858 miles
    Test number
    550586170832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail159,858 miles (+5,344)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,858 miles
    Test number
    870137069409
    • FailureCentral Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass154,514 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    154,514 miles
    Test number
    859937695900
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail154,507 miles (+8,545)17 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,507 miles
    Test number
    278333675105
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR AXLE (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage HEADLIGHT (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR AXLE (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass145,962 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    145,962 miles
    Test number
    209102785181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leaks

  13. Fail145,962 miles (+3,968)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,962 miles
    Test number
    207352085493
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leaks

  14. Pass141,994 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    141,994 miles
    Test number
    889126474195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail141,992 miles (+5,209)2 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,992 miles
    Test number
    605285574181
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass136,783 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    136,783 miles
    Test number
    336966673177
    • NoteSlight bind on n/s/r brake

  17. Fail136,783 miles (+4,962)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,783 miles
    Test number
    256706373490
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight bind on n/s/r brake

  18. Pass131,821 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    131,821 miles
    Test number
    489185602292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass127,260 miles (+10,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    127,260 miles
    Test number
    418925191147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass116,300 miles (+13,391)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    116,300 miles
    Test number
    192013400233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,909 miles (+9,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,909 miles
    Test number
    330601989151
    • 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)

  22. Pass93,889 miles (+7,540)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    93,889 miles
    Test number
    472145688177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,349 miles (+7,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,349 miles
    Test number
    801476987190
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass78,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    78,641 miles
    Test number
    483835166132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S97 SAH

Does S97 SAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S97 SAH expired on 26 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S97 SAH?
The MOT on S97 SAH expired on 26 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S97 SAH done?
S97 SAH was recorded at 179,474 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2022, an average of 6,354 miles a year.
Has S97 SAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 SAH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S97 SAH 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 S97 SAH find?
S97 SAH passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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