Volkswagen Golf
Green and Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc
S39 WAKMOT history
S39 WAK is a green and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,041 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 115,041 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,517 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S39 WAK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 7 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S39 WAK was last recorded at 115,041 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 114,825 miles · 9 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 216 miles
- Average per year
- 3,517 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,041 miles
- 2025 – 110,662 miles
- 2024 – 107,159 miles
- 2023 – 102,743 miles
- 2022 – 100,555 miles
- 2019 – 97,263 miles
- 2018 – 92,899 miles
- 2017 – 82,453 miles
- 2016 – 79,923 miles
- 2015 – 76,585 miles
- 2014 – 69,047 miles
- 2012 – 63,889 miles
- 2011 – 60,199 miles
- 2010 – 56,811 miles
- 2009 – 52,442 miles
- 2008 – 49,713 miles
- 2007 – 45,493 miles
- 2006 – 42,978 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,041 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,041 miles (+216)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 115,041 miles
- Test number
- 233816708691
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail114,825 miles (+4,163)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,825 miles
- Test number
- 418942637189
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass110,662 miles (+3,503)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 110,662 miles
- Test number
- 291906703036
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass107,159 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 107,159 miles
- Test number
- 322212784973
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail107,156 miles (+4,413)3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,156 miles
- Test number
- 895264452391
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass102,743 miles (+2,188)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 102,743 miles
- Test number
- 624189895800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,555 miles (+3,292)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 100,555 miles
- Test number
- 127485018154
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass97,263 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 97,263 miles
- Test number
- 932125249603
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,263 miles (+4,364)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,263 miles
- Test number
- 652604156078
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,899 miles (+10,446)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 92,899 miles
- Test number
- 789548616125
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,453 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 82,453 miles
- Test number
- 250135930899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,442 miles (+2,519)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,442 miles
- Test number
- 238033846166
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass79,923 miles (+3,338)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 79,923 miles
- Test number
- 652909313798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,585 miles (+7,538)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 76,585 miles
- Test number
- 186945395178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,047 miles (+656)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 69,047 miles
- Test number
- 875280274151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,391 miles (+4,502)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 68,391 miles
- Test number
- 177310834008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 63,889 miles
- Test number
- 747708942031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,889 miles (+3,690)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,889 miles
- Test number
- 755527942033
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass60,199 miles (+3,388)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 60,199 miles
- Test number
- 216426871027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,811 miles (+4,369)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 56,811 miles
- Test number
- 573385670099
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass52,442 miles (+2,729)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 52,442 miles
- Test number
- 471181749028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass49,713 miles (+4,220)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 49,713 miles
- Test number
- 721754948065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,493 miles (+2,515)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 45,493 miles
- Test number
- 890736547085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 42,978 miles
- Test number
- 154070936458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S39 WAK
- Does S39 WAK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S39 WAK is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S39 WAK?
- The MOT on S39 WAK is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S39 WAK done?
- S39 WAK was recorded at 115,041 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,517 miles a year.
- Has S39 WAK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S39 WAK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S39 WAK 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 S39 WAK find?
- S39 WAK passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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