Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc
S9 APOMOT history
S9 APO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 168,188 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 168,188 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,470 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S9 APO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S9 APO was last recorded at 168,188 miles on 1 May 2026, 14,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,424 miles · 4 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,764 miles
- Average per year
- 6,470 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,188 miles
- 2025 – 153,424 miles
- 2024 – 146,121 miles
- 2023 – 130,469 miles
- 2021 – 108,747 miles
- 2020 – 105,573 miles
- 2019 – 105,454 miles
- 2018 – 96,607 miles
- 2017 – 92,723 miles
- 2016 – 88,448 miles
- 2013 – 84,755 miles
- 2012 – 79,192 miles
- 2011 – 72,766 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail168,188 miles
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer constant velocity boot perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 1 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail168,188 miles (+14,764)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,188 miles
- Test number
- 162312392638
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer constant velocity boot perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass153,424 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 153,424 miles
- Test number
- 696825443465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,424 miles (+7,303)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,424 miles
- Test number
- 884345319504
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass146,121 miles (+15,652)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 146,121 miles
- Test number
- 518453225344
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNSF outer sill is corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOSR outer door handle sticks
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass130,469 miles (+21,722)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 130,469 miles
- Test number
- 164108173643
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower edge large crack (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryO/s rear door handle sticks
- AdvisorySlight side to side movement o/s front wheel
Pass108,747 miles (+3,174)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 108,747 miles
- Test number
- 378323891516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,573 miles (+119)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 105,573 miles
- Test number
- 208486527604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,454 miles (+8,847)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,454 miles
- Test number
- 522028336683
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass96,607 miles (+3,884)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 96,607 miles
- Test number
- 543073423306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,723 miles (+4,275)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 92,723 miles
- Test number
- 933880793956
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,448 miles (+3,693)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 88,448 miles
- Test number
- 360794869967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,755 miles (+5,563)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 84,755 miles
- Test number
- 377466643325
- 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)
Pass79,192 miles (+6,426)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 79,192 miles
- Test number
- 315224332270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,766 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 72,766 miles
- Test number
- 537813611203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S9 APO
- Does S9 APO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S9 APO expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S9 APO?
- The MOT on S9 APO expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S9 APO done?
- S9 APO was recorded at 168,188 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 6,470 miles a year.
- Has S9 APO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S9 APO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S9 APO 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 S9 APO find?
- S9 APO failed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 8 advisories: offside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top, and 11 more.
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