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Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,984 cc

S40 AVSMOT history

S40 AVS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 43,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

S40 AVS grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
43,158 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 AVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
28 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 AVS was last recorded at 43,158 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 4,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,768 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,390 miles
Average per year
3,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,158 miles
  • 2025 – 38,768 miles
  • 2024 – 34,736 miles
  • 2023 – 30,878 miles
  • 2022 – 26,279 miles
  • 2021 – 21,613 miles
  • 2020 – 18,292 miles
  • 2019 – 15,166 miles
  • 2018 – 11,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,158 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,158 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    43,158 miles
    Test number
    732908922307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,768 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    38,768 miles
    Test number
    618808719918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,736 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    34,736 miles
    Test number
    358647486353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail34,735 miles (+3,857)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    143606943934
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure two bulges in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass30,878 miles (+4,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    30,878 miles
    Test number
    693297418061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass26,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    26,279 miles
    Test number
    905654541438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail26,279 miles (+4,666)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,279 miles
    Test number
    305902667086
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass21,613 miles (+3,321)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    21,613 miles
    Test number
    513383732744
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass18,292 miles (+3,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    18,292 miles
    Test number
    412758428043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass15,166 miles (+4,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    15,166 miles
    Test number
    390019770237
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted, restricting view of some testable items.
  11. Pass11,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    11,165 miles
    Test number
    898779361062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 AVS

Does S40 AVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 AVS is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 AVS?
The MOT on S40 AVS is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 AVS done?
S40 AVS was recorded at 43,158 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 3,984 miles a year.
Has S40 AVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 AVS has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 AVS 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 S40 AVS find?
S40 AVS passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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