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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

S40 MTXMOT history

S40 MTX is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 125,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

S40 MTX white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,895 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
5 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 MTX was last recorded at 125,895 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 10,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,448 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,447 miles
Average per year
9,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,895 miles
  • 2025 – 115,448 miles
  • 2024 – 108,485 miles
  • 2023 – 96,284 miles
  • 2022 – 89,585 miles
  • 2021 – 81,712 miles
  • 2020 – 74,010 miles
  • 2018 – 60,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,895 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,895 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,895 miles
    Test number
    169372439451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail125,894 miles (+10,446)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,894 miles
    Test number
    475812837593
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on inner sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass115,448 miles (+6,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,448 miles
    Test number
    664372100258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass108,485 miles (+12,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,485 miles
    Test number
    208404410245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass96,284 miles (+6,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,284 miles
    Test number
    715357798464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass89,585 miles (+7,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,585 miles
    Test number
    901125388449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,712 miles (+7,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,712 miles
    Test number
    834996708022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass74,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,010 miles
    Test number
    796669095557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,010 miles (+13,173)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,010 miles
    Test number
    444752783220
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,837 miles (+13,518)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,837 miles
    Test number
    295235923783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,319 miles
    Test number
    886520828726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail47,318 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,318 miles
    Test number
    529139948439
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about S40 MTX

Does S40 MTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 MTX is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 MTX?
The MOT on S40 MTX is valid until 5 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 MTX done?
S40 MTX was recorded at 125,895 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 9,739 miles a year.
Has S40 MTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 MTX has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 MTX 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 MTX find?
S40 MTX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked, and 4 more.

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