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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

S40 RGFMOT history

S40 RGF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

S40 RGF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,150 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 RGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 RGF was last recorded at 58,150 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,150 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,150 miles
  • 2025 – 53,244 miles
  • 2024 – 49,140 miles
  • 2023 – 38,999 miles
  • 2022 – 28,219 miles
  • 2021 – 21,053 miles
  • 2020 – 20,967 miles
  • 2019 – 20,251 miles
  • 2018 – 19,654 miles
  • 2017 – 19,106 miles
  • 2016 – 18,607 miles
  • 2015 – 17,490 miles
  • 2014 – 16,150 miles
  • 2013 – 15,441 miles
  • 2012 – 14,671 miles
  • 2011 – 14,107 miles
  • 2010 – 13,383 miles
  • 2009 – 10,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,150 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 plate limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,150 miles
    Test number
    291610307355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail58,150 miles (+4,906)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,150 miles
    Test number
    444700198012
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass53,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    53,244 miles
    Test number
    437769870373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,244 miles (+4,104)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,244 miles
    Test number
    346623637002
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass49,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    49,140 miles
    Test number
    323698610064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail49,140 miles (+10,141)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,140 miles
    Test number
    305867125041
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass38,999 miles (+10,780)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    38,999 miles
    Test number
    580761129469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,219 miles (+7,166)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    28,219 miles
    Test number
    491993674440
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass21,053 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    21,053 miles
    Test number
    790888145879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,967 miles (+716)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,967 miles
    Test number
    982946648705
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass20,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    20,251 miles
    Test number
    374343284888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight beam kick up just visible on screen

  12. Fail20,247 miles (+593)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,247 miles
    Test number
    162196686142
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight beam kick up just visible on screen

  13. Pass19,654 miles (+548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    19,654 miles
    Test number
    337572535477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass19,106 miles (+499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,106 miles
    Test number
    736106533969
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass18,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,607 miles
    Test number
    908205696258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail18,607 miles (+1,117)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,607 miles
    Test number
    366226711231
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass17,490 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,490 miles
    Test number
    316621315147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,150 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    16,150 miles
    Test number
    215217504403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    15,441 miles
    Test number
    765311723160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,441 miles (+770)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,441 miles
    Test number
    929451823117
    • Repaired at testTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass14,671 miles (+564)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    14,671 miles
    Test number
    158237032069
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish

  22. Pass14,107 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    14,107 miles
    Test number
    747280741082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,383 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,383 miles
    Test number
    791880340068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,655 miles
    Test number
    150825719453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 RGF

Does S40 RGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 RGF is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 RGF?
The MOT on S40 RGF is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 RGF done?
S40 RGF was recorded at 58,150 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,792 miles a year.
Has S40 RGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 RGF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 RGF 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 RGF find?
S40 RGF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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