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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

S40 RDFMOT history

S40 RDF is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

S40 RDF red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,232 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 RDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 RDF was last recorded at 103,232 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,981 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,251 miles
Average per year
4,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,232 miles
  • 2025 – 99,981 miles
  • 2024 – 96,225 miles
  • 2023 – 91,747 miles
  • 2022 – 85,386 miles
  • 2021 – 78,136 miles
  • 2020 – 75,472 miles
  • 2019 – 71,269 miles
  • 2018 – 68,272 miles
  • 2017 – 64,916 miles
  • 2016 – 60,885 miles
  • 2015 – 55,868 miles
  • 2014 – 52,451 miles
  • 2013 – 45,800 miles
  • 2012 – 41,185 miles
  • 2011 – 36,390 miles
  • 2010 – 29,096 miles
  • 2009 – 24,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,232 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,232 miles (+3,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,232 miles
    Test number
    748503418440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass99,981 miles (+3,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,981 miles
    Test number
    224884167350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass96,225 miles (+4,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,225 miles
    Test number
    635022907626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass91,747 miles (+6,361)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,747 miles
    Test number
    779370632422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,386 miles (+7,250)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,386 miles
    Test number
    801100544481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass78,136 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,136 miles
    Test number
    946739896315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,472 miles (+4,203)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    163797124154
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,269 miles (+2,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,269 miles
    Test number
    813768110784
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,272 miles
    Test number
    569663449697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,272 miles (+3,356)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,272 miles
    Test number
    792653903516
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass64,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,916 miles
    Test number
    856663211235
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail64,916 miles (+4,031)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,916 miles
    Test number
    205945842359
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass60,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,885 miles
    Test number
    779234836496
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail60,885 miles (+5,017)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,885 miles
    Test number
    366167039863
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass55,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,868 miles
    Test number
    779350545094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail55,868 miles (+3,417)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,868 miles
    Test number
    346415935028
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,451 miles (+6,651)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,451 miles
    Test number
    917788534028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,800 miles (+4,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,800 miles
    Test number
    637882323068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,185 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,185 miles
    Test number
    169242032498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,390 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,390 miles
    Test number
    149812531017
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  21. Pass36,390 miles (+7,294)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,390 miles
    Test number
    525732331010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    710442040077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,096 miles (+4,989)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    873452940026
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass24,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,107 miles
    Test number
    484472849004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,107 miles2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,107 miles
    Test number
    262401449002
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S40 RDF

Does S40 RDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 RDF is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 RDF?
The MOT on S40 RDF is valid until 10 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 RDF done?
S40 RDF was recorded at 103,232 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,665 miles a year.
Has S40 RDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 RDF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on S40 RDF 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 RDF find?
S40 RDF passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners corroded.

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