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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 3,189 cc

S40 RSRMOT history

S40 RSR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

S40 RSR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,996 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 RSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 RSR was last recorded at 111,996 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,989 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,996 miles
  • 2025 – 107,633 miles
  • 2024 – 104,363 miles
  • 2023 – 100,205 miles
  • 2022 – 95,303 miles
  • 2021 – 88,515 miles
  • 2020 – 83,274 miles
  • 2019 – 71,809 miles
  • 2018 – 61,987 miles
  • 2017 – 53,990 miles
  • 2016 – 46,851 miles
  • 2015 – 38,464 miles
  • 2014 – 32,659 miles
  • 2013 – 29,344 miles
  • 2012 – 26,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,996 miles
  • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,996 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,996 miles
    Test number
    851754370572
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail111,989 miles (+4,356)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,989 miles
    Test number
    651664800989
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass107,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,633 miles
    Test number
    602761020002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail107,633 miles (+3,270)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,633 miles
    Test number
    906547853289
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass104,363 miles (+4,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,363 miles
    Test number
    698836261636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass100,205 miles (+4,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,205 miles
    Test number
    384495757143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper side lamp bulb is inop
  7. Pass95,303 miles (+6,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,303 miles
    Test number
    377761373860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass88,515 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,515 miles
    Test number
    924937131391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,514 miles (+5,240)3 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,514 miles
    Test number
    928460529780
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass83,274 miles (+11,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,274 miles
    Test number
    707086722544
    • AdvisoryFront headlight washers inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass71,809 miles (+9,822)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,809 miles
    Test number
    968746976893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,987 miles
    Test number
    428188565087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,986 miles (+7,996)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,986 miles
    Test number
    757920198653
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Michelin Pilot Sport 3 225/40 X ZR18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Michelin Pilot Sport 3 225/40 X ZR18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread worn down to 3.5mm [Michelin Pilot Sport 3 225/40 X ZR18]
  14. Pass53,990 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,990 miles
    Test number
    486205043158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,851 miles (+8,387)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,851 miles
    Test number
    331692291956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,464 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,464 miles
    Test number
    955472245050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,659 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,659 miles
    Test number
    699690694068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,506 miles (+3,162)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,506 miles
    Test number
    386845364081
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass29,344 miles (+2,933)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,344 miles
    Test number
    915595773098
    • NoteHeadlamp aims on upper limit
    • NoteLeft rear tyre close to limit 0mm on inner edge
  20. Pass26,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,411 miles
    Test number
    859063282069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 RSR

Does S40 RSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 RSR is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 RSR?
The MOT on S40 RSR 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 RSR done?
S40 RSR was recorded at 111,996 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,190 miles a year.
Has S40 RSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 RSR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 RSR 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 RSR find?
S40 RSR passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet.

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