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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,984 cc

S40 AWHMOT history

S40 AWH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S40 AWH grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,093 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 AWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 AWH was last recorded at 65,093 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 2,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,273 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,820 miles
Average per year
4,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,093 miles
  • 2025 – 62,273 miles
  • 2024 – 59,364 miles
  • 2023 – 55,825 miles
  • 2022 – 53,929 miles
  • 2021 – 47,795 miles
  • 2020 – 45,407 miles
  • 2019 – 39,985 miles
  • 2018 – 33,971 miles
  • 2017 – 29,585 miles
  • 2016 – 21,802 miles
  • 2015 – 16,154 miles
  • 2014 – 9,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,093 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,093 miles (+2,820)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    591169337558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass62,273 miles (+2,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    62,273 miles
    Test number
    395134951284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass59,364 miles (+3,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,364 miles
    Test number
    237234863710
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass55,825 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,825 miles
    Test number
    420481490734
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail55,822 miles (+1,893)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,822 miles
    Test number
    611509694955
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass53,929 miles (+6,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,929 miles
    Test number
    958048079369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass47,795 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,795 miles
    Test number
    130070044638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,407 miles
    Test number
    285003401148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Fail45,406 miles (+5,421)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,406 miles
    Test number
    400078392933
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass39,985 miles (+6,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,985 miles
    Test number
    583362345377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  11. Pass33,971 miles (+4,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,971 miles
    Test number
    130450618336
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
  12. Pass29,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,585 miles
    Test number
    423283633064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,584 miles (+7,782)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,584 miles
    Test number
    651960353251
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  14. Pass21,802 miles (+5,648)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    21,802 miles
    Test number
    989820618296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,154 miles (+6,435)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,154 miles
    Test number
    674215258929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,719 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    9,719 miles
    Test number
    595875594296
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split

Questions about S40 AWH

Does S40 AWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 AWH is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 AWH?
The MOT on S40 AWH is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 AWH done?
S40 AWH was recorded at 65,093 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,697 miles a year.
Has S40 AWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 AWH has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 AWH 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 AWH find?
S40 AWH passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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