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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

S40 XFAMOT history

S40 XFA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 58,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

S40 XFA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
58,567 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 XFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
15 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 XFA was last recorded at 58,567 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 5,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,071 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,496 miles
Average per year
4,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,567 miles
  • 2025 – 53,071 miles
  • 2024 – 48,278 miles
  • 2023 – 43,074 miles
  • 2022 – 37,759 miles
  • 2021 – 36,036 miles
  • 2020 – 27,358 miles
  • 2019 – 24,414 miles
  • 2018 – 22,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,567 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,567 miles (+5,496)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    58,567 miles
    Test number
    124876909349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,071 miles (+4,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,071 miles
    Test number
    664054654286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass48,278 miles (+5,204)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    857997063929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass43,074 miles (+5,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    43,074 miles
    Test number
    832752085569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass37,759 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    37,759 miles
    Test number
    376456606009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,036 miles (+8,678)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    36,036 miles
    Test number
    898695924426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,358 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    27,358 miles
    Test number
    778659620446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,414 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,414 miles
    Test number
    640367221021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,410 miles (+2,172)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,410 miles
    Test number
    813333854651
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass22,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    22,238 miles
    Test number
    284621021701
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Questions about S40 XFA

Does S40 XFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 XFA is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 XFA?
The MOT on S40 XFA is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 XFA done?
S40 XFA was recorded at 58,567 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 4,405 miles a year.
Has S40 XFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 XFA has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on S40 XFA 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 XFA find?
S40 XFA passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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