Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc
S40 PAOMOT history
S40 PAO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,349 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 126,349 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,131 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 PAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 12 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 PAO was last recorded at 126,349 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 9,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 117,019 miles · 2 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,330 miles
- Average per year
- 5,131 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,349 miles
- 2025 – 117,019 miles
- 2023 – 115,993 miles
- 2022 – 114,801 miles
- 2021 – 107,740 miles
- 2020 – 104,481 miles
- 2019 – 100,400 miles
- 2018 – 97,676 miles
- 2017 – 93,514 miles
- 2016 – 87,964 miles
- 2015 – 82,204 miles
- 2014 – 76,657 miles
- 2013 – 72,551 miles
- 2012 – 61,419 miles
- 2011 – 49,163 miles
- 2010 – 37,222 miles
- 2009 – 37,180 miles
- 2008 – 34,997 miles
- 2007 – 27,900 miles
- 2006 – 20,095 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,349 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,349 miles (+9,330)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 126,349 miles
- Test number
- 298546468893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,019 miles (+1,026)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 117,019 miles
- Test number
- 691605329010
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass115,993 miles (+1,192)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 115,993 miles
- Test number
- 770435191975
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass114,801 miles (+7,061)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 114,801 miles
- Test number
- 890477846748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 107,740 miles
- Test number
- 130101801937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,740 miles (+3,259)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,740 miles
- Test number
- 214288465167
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass104,481 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 104,481 miles
- Test number
- 738767194798
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system slight corrosion
Fail104,478 miles (+4,078)3 dangerous8 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,478 miles
- Test number
- 580280489154
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system slight corrosion
Pass100,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 100,400 miles
- Test number
- 468453498748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,395 miles (+2,719)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,395 miles
- Test number
- 403835245116
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,676 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 97,676 miles
- Test number
- 629372982460
- AdvisoryExhaust system slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail97,673 miles (+4,159)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,673 miles
- Test number
- 168518797572
- DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryExhaust system slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass93,514 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 93,514 miles
- Test number
- 908383918272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,510 miles (+5,546)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,510 miles
- Test number
- 975083294694
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass87,964 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 87,964 miles
- Test number
- 970256023125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail87,959 miles (+5,755)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,959 miles
- Test number
- 323310592659
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,204 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 82,204 miles
- Test number
- 449675805121
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail82,203 miles (+5,546)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,203 miles
- Test number
- 827885205142
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,657 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 76,657 miles
- Test number
- 958096504105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Fail76,656 miles (+4,105)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,656 miles
- Test number
- 896986904148
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Pass72,551 miles (+11,132)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 72,551 miles
- Test number
- 169201203161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,419 miles (+12,256)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 61,419 miles
- Test number
- 576023502176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,163 miles (+11,941)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 49,163 miles
- Test number
- 119647291484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,222 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 37,222 miles
- Test number
- 153581480065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,180 miles (+2,183)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 37,180 miles
- Test number
- 551361319127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 34,997 miles
- Test number
- 103330768034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,997 miles (+7,097)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,997 miles
- Test number
- 331899758092
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,900 miles (+7,805)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 27,900 miles
- Test number
- 734907057046
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass20,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 20,095 miles
- Test number
- 452540146007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 PAO
- Does S40 PAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 PAO is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 PAO?
- The MOT on S40 PAO is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S40 PAO done?
- S40 PAO was recorded at 126,349 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 5,131 miles a year.
- Has S40 PAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 PAO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on S40 PAO 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 PAO find?
- S40 PAO passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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