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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S716 SVRMOT history

S716 SVR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 11 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2024.

S716 SVR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2025
Mileage
11 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2015
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S716 SVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2025
Latest MOT test
8 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S716 SVR was last recorded at 11 miles on 11 May 2015, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2014.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2009: 112,303 miles, lower than 112,308 miles on 2 Jun 2008.
  • 10 May 2012: 11 miles, lower than 112,303 miles on 17 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
11 miles · 19 May 2014
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2015 – 11 miles
  • 2014 – 11 miles
  • 2013 – 11 miles
  • 2012 – 11 miles
  • 2010 – 112,303 miles
  • 2009 – 112,303 miles
  • 2008 – 112,308 miles
  • 2007 – 112,303 miles
  • 2006 – 112,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Both headlamp aims weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Both front brake hoses perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    755571598000
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    789942063237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    390913201666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    792923632528
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    244089546686
    • AdvisoryFront tyres different size to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    542238397106
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims weak
    • AdvisoryFront tyres different size to rears
    • AdvisoryN/s/f disc lipped

  7. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    507182569027
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes perishing and arms rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims weak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates discolouring
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear beam bushes

  8. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    620620280105
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryFront suspension rusty

  9. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    907817367679
    • 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)

  10. Pass11 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11 miles
    Test number
    568471935134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    11 miles
    Test number
    208089734434
    • NoteBoth front brake perishing
    • NoteOffside front brake disc inner face rusty
    • NoteRear number plate discolouring

  12. Pass11 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    11 miles
    Test number
    939438323174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11 miles
    Test number
    437821532155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    129500941184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    868810741171
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass112,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    971657630136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,303 miles (-5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    274718849488
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar d bushes worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass112,308 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    112,308 miles
    Test number
    251794858423
    • NoteNear side front shocker could fit better

  19. Fail112,303 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    222551358175
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • NoteNear side front shocker could fit better

  20. Pass112,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    331041257123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail112,303 miles2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    350851057107
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteOFF SIDE REAR BRAKE HARD TO TURN BY HAND BUT FINE ON RBT

  22. Pass112,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    581912256100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S716 SVR

Does S716 SVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S716 SVR expired on 26 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S716 SVR?
The MOT on S716 SVR expired on 26 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S716 SVR done?
S716 SVR was recorded at 11 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2015.
Has S716 SVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S716 SVR has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2011.
Has the mileage on S716 SVR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S716 SVR find?
S716 SVR passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2024 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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