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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

S40 DSAMOT history

S40 DSA is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 187,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

S40 DSA white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
187,500 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 DSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 DSA was last recorded at 187,500 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,165 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
335 miles
Average per year
12,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,500 miles
  • 2025 – 175,288 miles
  • 2024 – 162,494 miles
  • 2023 – 147,411 miles
  • 2022 – 134,791 miles
  • 2019 – 96,332 miles
  • 2018 – 87,407 miles
  • 2017 – 79,831 miles
  • 2016 – 70,814 miles
  • 2015 – 58,334 miles
  • 2014 – 46,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,500 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,500 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    187,500 miles
    Test number
    5284176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail187,165 miles (+11,877)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    187,165 miles
    Test number
    5254449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,288 miles (+12,794)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,288 miles
    Test number
    4046723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,494 miles (+15,083)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    162,494 miles
    Test number
    2894755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,411 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,411 miles
    Test number
    1567395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,150 miles (+12,359)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,150 miles
    Test number
    1545107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,791 miles (+38,459)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,791 miles
    Test number
    291009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,332 miles (+8,925)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    21319232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,407 miles
    Test number
    331615437850
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted
  10. Fail87,407 miles (+7,576)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,407 miles
    Test number
    707475837459
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear wheel bearings due to binding brakes
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted
  11. Pass79,831 miles (+9,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,831 miles
    Test number
    362939650715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass70,814 miles (+12,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,814 miles
    Test number
    504868261134
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers have small splits
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked across entire width outside of swept area
  13. Pass58,334 miles (+11,472)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,334 miles
    Test number
    318644930271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,862 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,862 miles
    Test number
    709180234239
    • NotePossible slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
    • NoteRear tyres both cracking in tread and have some cuts

Questions about S40 DSA

Does S40 DSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 DSA is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 DSA?
The MOT on S40 DSA is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 DSA done?
S40 DSA was recorded at 187,500 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 12,204 miles a year.
Has S40 DSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 DSA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 DSA 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 DSA find?
S40 DSA passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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