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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

V38 SJOMOT history

V38 SJO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

V38 SJO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2022
Mileage
158,103 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 SJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V38 SJO was last recorded at 158,103 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 3,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,301 miles · 14 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,802 miles
Average per year
6,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,103 miles
  • 2021 – 154,301 miles
  • 2020 – 149,631 miles
  • 2019 – 145,185 miles
  • 2018 – 138,684 miles
  • 2017 – 132,020 miles
  • 2016 – 124,914 miles
  • 2015 – 113,555 miles
  • 2014 – 100,399 miles
  • 2013 – 87,409 miles
  • 2012 – 70,353 miles
  • 2011 – 60,790 miles
  • 2010 – 59,511 miles
  • 2009 – 58,558 miles
  • 2008 – 55,806 miles
  • 2007 – 51,452 miles
  • 2006 – 46,462 miles
  • 2005 – 40,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,103 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,103 miles (+3,802)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,103 miles
    Test number
    755582319146
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass154,301 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,301 miles
    Test number
    893065880126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail154,277 miles (+4,646)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,277 miles
    Test number
    951639972847
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass149,631 miles (+4,446)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,631 miles
    Test number
    292078009267
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass145,185 miles (+50)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,185 miles
    Test number
    505136541622
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail145,135 miles (+6,451)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,135 miles
    Test number
    555154167748
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass138,684 miles (+6,664)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,684 miles
    Test number
    622621461958
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,020 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    132,020 miles
    Test number
    284593780318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,914 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,914 miles
    Test number
    360109552768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt buckle casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker dust covers dropped down
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop

  10. Fail124,904 miles (+11,349)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,904 miles
    Test number
    479272918304
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt buckle casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker dust covers dropped down
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop

  11. Pass113,555 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    113,555 miles
    Test number
    520261388577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass damqge (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover dropped down
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush mount splitting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop

  12. Fail113,555 miles (+13,156)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,555 miles
    Test number
    158959089431
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass damqge (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover dropped down
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush mount splitting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated

  13. Pass100,399 miles (+227)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    100,399 miles
    Test number
    339546744366
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise near side front mirror damaged

  14. Fail100,172 miles (+12,763)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,172 miles
    Test number
    667547734320
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise near side front mirror damaged

  15. Pass87,409 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,409 miles
    Test number
    478237353365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise near side front wing mirror
    • NoteAdvise near side rear seat belt buckle

  16. Fail87,409 miles (+17,056)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,409 miles
    Test number
    898717153377
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise near side front wing mirror
    • NoteAdvise near side rear seat belt buckle

  17. Pass70,353 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,353 miles
    Test number
    549596552307
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r seat belt buckle
    • NoteAdvise spare tyre flat
    • NoteAdvise stone chip on screen

  18. Fail70,353 miles (+9,563)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,353 miles
    Test number
    898296752318
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r seat belt buckle
    • NoteAdvise spare tyre flat
    • NoteAdvise stone chip on screen

  19. Pass60,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,790 miles
    Test number
    966977151386
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail60,790 miles (+1,279)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,790 miles
    Test number
    598623251386
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass59,511 miles (+953)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,511 miles
    Test number
    780624640397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass58,558 miles (+2,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,558 miles
    Test number
    123751459362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass55,806 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,806 miles
    Test number
    224333948372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,452 miles (+4,990)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    534367247324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,462 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,462 miles
    Test number
    453408446477
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass46,462 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,462 miles
    Test number
    714328246333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    40,743 miles
    Test number
    462360955424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V38 SJO

Does V38 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 SJO expired on 13 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 SJO?
The MOT on V38 SJO expired on 13 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 SJO done?
V38 SJO was recorded at 158,103 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 6,906 miles a year.
Has V38 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 SJO has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V38 SJO 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 V38 SJO find?
V38 SJO failed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with 6 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 4 more.

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