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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

787 SVOMOT history

787 SVO is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

787 SVO green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
101,075 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
787 SVO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

787 SVO was last recorded at 101,075 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,319 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,756 miles
Average per year
3,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,075 miles
  • 2025 – 99,319 miles
  • 2024 – 98,133 miles
  • 2023 – 96,731 miles
  • 2022 – 95,214 miles
  • 2021 – 93,214 miles
  • 2020 – 91,710 miles
  • 2019 – 89,470 miles
  • 2018 – 86,473 miles
  • 2017 – 83,510 miles
  • 2016 – 80,417 miles
  • 2015 – 77,288 miles
  • 2014 – 72,334 miles
  • 2013 – 68,241 miles
  • 2012 – 64,754 miles
  • 2011 – 60,266 miles
  • 2010 – 52,892 miles
  • 2009 – 45,599 miles
  • 2008 – 37,565 miles
  • 2007 – 27,275 miles
  • 2006 – 21,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,075 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,075 miles (+1,756)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    101,075 miles
    Test number
    552338919313
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass99,319 miles (+1,186)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,319 miles
    Test number
    661337468954
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass98,133 miles (+1,402)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,133 miles
    Test number
    435041862445
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass96,731 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,731 miles
    Test number
    528422660847
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail96,731 miles (+1,517)2 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,731 miles
    Test number
    474663957429
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass95,214 miles (+2,000)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,214 miles
    Test number
    924841014935
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass93,214 miles (+1,504)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,214 miles
    Test number
    461705755871
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass91,710 miles (+2,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,710 miles
    Test number
    129067833818
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass89,470 miles (+2,997)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,470 miles
    Test number
    283824790421
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight binding of the offside rear brake

  10. Pass86,473 miles (+2,963)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,473 miles
    Test number
    959786411688
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,510 miles (+3,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,510 miles
    Test number
    349116258999
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  12. Pass80,417 miles (+3,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,417 miles
    Test number
    925423478028
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass77,288 miles (+4,954)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,288 miles
    Test number
    195486915260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear tyre treads low on the inside edges

  14. Pass72,334 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,334 miles
    Test number
    177352914252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Fail72,334 miles (+4,093)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,334 miles
    Test number
    626582914267
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades worn

  16. Pass68,241 miles (+3,487)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,241 miles
    Test number
    856057713224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass64,754 miles (+4,488)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,754 miles
    Test number
    195672522214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass60,266 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,266 miles
    Test number
    328811221491
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside door mirror broken

  19. Fail60,266 miles (+7,374)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,266 miles
    Test number
    909991121230
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside door mirror broken

  20. Fail52,892 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    284530100249
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass52,892 miles (+7,293)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    811600200200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Pass45,599 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,599 miles
    Test number
    264938499107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads worn uneven on the inside edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread low on both edges and has a small cut in the tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread low on the inside edge

  23. Fail45,599 miles (+8,034)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,599 miles
    Test number
    601148799160
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads worn uneven on the inside edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread low on both edges and has a small cut in the tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread low on the inside edge

  24. Pass37,565 miles (+10,290)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,565 miles
    Test number
    332239198103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall cut in the nearside front tyre tread

  25. Pass27,275 miles (+5,967)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,275 miles
    Test number
    271001397497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,308 miles
    Test number
    590673906230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 787 SVO

What vehicle is registration 787 SVO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 787 SVO on a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Sept 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 787 SVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 787 SVO is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 787 SVO?
The MOT on 787 SVO is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 787 SVO done?
787 SVO was recorded at 101,075 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,977 miles a year.
Has 787 SVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 787 SVO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 787 SVO 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 787 SVO find?
787 SVO passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 12 more.

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