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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

S40 BYVMOT history

S40 BYV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 144,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

S40 BYV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
144,932 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 BYV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 BYV was last recorded at 144,932 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 5,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
139,924 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,008 miles
Average per year
7,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,932 miles
  • 2025 – 139,924 miles
  • 2024 – 135,841 miles
  • 2023 – 129,972 miles
  • 2022 – 120,684 miles
  • 2021 – 112,964 miles
  • 2020 – 104,802 miles
  • 2019 – 95,570 miles
  • 2018 – 87,180 miles
  • 2017 – 79,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,932 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,932 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    144,932 miles
    Test number
    244448123516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,924 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    139,924 miles
    Test number
    657516306481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,841 miles (+5,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,841 miles
    Test number
    979920354035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass129,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,972 miles
    Test number
    825062543946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,972 miles (+9,288)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,972 miles
    Test number
    244962826513
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass120,684 miles (+7,720)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,684 miles
    Test number
    591168115652
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass112,964 miles (+8,162)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,964 miles
    Test number
    127116685373
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass104,802 miles (+9,232)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,802 miles
    Test number
    213930767411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,570 miles (+8,390)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,570 miles
    Test number
    435574431677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,180 miles (+7,413)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,180 miles
    Test number
    613182683091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,767 miles
    Test number
    135874544625
    • AdvisoryOil leak

Questions about S40 BYV

Does S40 BYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 BYV is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 BYV?
The MOT on S40 BYV is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 BYV done?
S40 BYV was recorded at 144,932 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 7,197 miles a year.
Has S40 BYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 BYV has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 BYV 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 BYV find?
S40 BYV passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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