Volkswagen Golf
Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
S98 RNGMOT history
S98 RNG is an orange petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 110,050 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 110,050 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,938 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S98 RNG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 26 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S98 RNG was last recorded at 110,050 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 110,050 miles · 4 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,938 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,050 miles
- 2025 – 109,051 miles
- 2024 – 108,229 miles
- 2023 – 106,996 miles
- 2022 – 101,807 miles
- 2021 – 96,440 miles
- 2020 – 92,058 miles
- 2019 – 88,781 miles
- 2018 – 86,722 miles
- 2017 – 83,372 miles
- 2016 – 77,818 miles
- 2015 – 74,356 miles
- 2014 – 70,928 miles
- 2013 – 67,062 miles
- 2012 – 62,351 miles
- 2011 – 57,922 miles
- 2010 – 52,848 miles
- 2009 – 46,632 miles
- 2008 – 41,267 miles
- 2007 – 35,487 miles
- 2006 – 30,740 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,050 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Chips in windscreen
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,050 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 110,050 miles
- Test number
- 424147826158
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail110,050 miles (+999)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,050 miles
- Test number
- 274399204516
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,051 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 109,051 miles
- Test number
- 874602069802
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,050 miles (+821)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,050 miles
- Test number
- 225074452384
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,229 miles (+49)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 108,229 miles
- Test number
- 267804561285
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail108,180 miles (+1,184)6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,180 miles
- Test number
- 199710524266
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroding
Pass106,996 miles (+5,189)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 106,996 miles
- Test number
- 641764612764
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryChips in windscreen
Pass101,807 miles (+5,367)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 101,807 miles
- Test number
- 405757377793
- AdvisoryChips in windscreen
Pass96,440 miles (+4,382)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 96,440 miles
- Test number
- 207370203499
- AdvisoryChip in screen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,058 miles (+3,277)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 92,058 miles
- Test number
- 400141978729
- AdvisoryChips in windscreen
Pass88,781 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 88,781 miles
- Test number
- 417439459327
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail88,781 miles (+2,059)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,781 miles
- Test number
- 638758375617
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass86,722 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 86,722 miles
- Test number
- 445991974312
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damage
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside axle cross bar bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside shock casings rusted
Fail86,713 miles (+3,341)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,713 miles
- Test number
- 425405417033
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damage
- AdvisoryNearside hand brake effort little low may need adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside axle cross bar bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside shock casings rusted
Pass83,372 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 83,372 miles
- Test number
- 516053454728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,372 miles (+5,554)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,372 miles
- Test number
- 602211823425
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass77,818 miles (+3,462)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 77,818 miles
- Test number
- 148414604879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,356 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 74,356 miles
- Test number
- 179227975171
- NoteSlight play in n/s sterring rack end
Fail74,356 miles (+3,428)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,356 miles
- Test number
- 298707475180
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteSlight play in n/s sterring rack end
Fail70,928 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,928 miles
- Test number
- 336862164166
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass70,928 miles (+3,866)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 70,928 miles
- Test number
- 926982864125
- 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)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass67,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 67,062 miles
- Test number
- 688287073113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,062 miles (+4,711)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,062 miles
- Test number
- 725537773114
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass62,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 62,351 miles
- Test number
- 206392572419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,351 miles (+4,429)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,351 miles
- Test number
- 257372472179
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass57,922 miles (+5,074)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 57,922 miles
- Test number
- 785488571186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,848 miles (+6,216)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 52,848 miles
- Test number
- 142213570133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,632 miles (+5,365)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 46,632 miles
- Test number
- 730950489162
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,267 miles (+5,780)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 41,267 miles
- Test number
- 721512568175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,487 miles (+4,747)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 35,487 miles
- Test number
- 340233277108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 30,740 miles
- Test number
- 883824876109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S98 RNG
- Does S98 RNG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 RNG is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S98 RNG?
- The MOT on S98 RNG is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S98 RNG done?
- S98 RNG was recorded at 110,050 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,938 miles a year.
- Has S98 RNG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S98 RNG has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S98 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 S98 RNG find?
- S98 RNG passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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