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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

S40 GMWMOT history

S40 GMW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 144,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

S40 GMW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2025
Mileage
144,202 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 GMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 GMW was last recorded at 144,202 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 18,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2020: 108,683 miles, lower than 139,886 miles on 6 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,046 miles · 28 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
18,156 miles
Average per year
6,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,202 miles
  • 2023 – 126,046 miles
  • 2022 – 121,359 miles
  • 2021 – 115,636 miles
  • 2020 – 108,683 miles
  • 2019 – 139,886 miles
  • 2018 – 136,459 miles
  • 2017 – 128,250 miles
  • 2015 – 119,262 miles
  • 2014 – 107,581 miles
  • 2012 – 81,393 miles
  • 2011 – 65,861 miles
  • 2010 – 45,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,202 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,202 miles (+18,156)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,202 miles
    Test number
    812052216458
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass126,046 miles (+4,687)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,046 miles
    Test number
    174313579558
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass121,359 miles (+5,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,359 miles
    Test number
    668879522496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,636 miles (+6,953)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,636 miles
    Test number
    777383560866
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,683 miles
    Test number
    836642619623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,683 miles (-31,203)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,683 miles
    Test number
    555467879901
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass139,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,886 miles
    Test number
    921804743448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,886 miles (+3,427)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,886 miles
    Test number
    524306750521
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Pass136,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    136,459 miles
    Test number
    244901255455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,459 miles (+8,209)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,459 miles
    Test number
    950918362447
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass128,250 miles (+8,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    128,250 miles
    Test number
    385412117169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass119,262 miles (+11,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,262 miles
    Test number
    828275355179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass107,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,581 miles
    Test number
    958643124097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,581 miles (+26,188)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,581 miles
    Test number
    535853224094
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass81,393 miles (+15,532)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,393 miles
    Test number
    418996012039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,861 miles (+20,571)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    449061521013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,290 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,290 miles
    Test number
    114579120468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

Questions about S40 GMW

Does S40 GMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 GMW expired on 17 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 GMW?
The MOT on S40 GMW expired on 17 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 GMW done?
S40 GMW was recorded at 144,202 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024, an average of 6,957 miles a year.
Has S40 GMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 GMW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on S40 GMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 GMW find?
S40 GMW passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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