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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

S718 AWKMOT history

S718 AWK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 185,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S718 AWK blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,139 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S718 AWK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S718 AWK was last recorded at 185,139 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 4,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2023: 174,105 miles, lower than 176,744 miles on 21 Mar 2022.

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
180,560 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,579 miles
Average per year
6,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,139 miles
  • 2025 – 180,560 miles
  • 2024 – 177,204 miles
  • 2023 – 174,108 miles
  • 2022 – 176,744 miles
  • 2021 – 166,577 miles
  • 2020 – 163,375 miles
  • 2019 – 160,527 miles
  • 2018 – 155,907 miles
  • 2017 – 149,264 miles
  • 2016 – 140,836 miles
  • 2015 – 133,383 miles
  • 2014 – 124,708 miles
  • 2013 – 115,634 miles
  • 2012 – 103,735 miles
  • 2011 – 93,890 miles
  • 2010 – 82,527 miles
  • 2009 – 73,674 miles
  • 2008 – 64,243 miles
  • 2007 – 53,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,139 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,139 miles (+4,579)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,139 miles
    Test number
    653852532951
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass180,560 miles (+3,356)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    180,560 miles
    Test number
    940972739837
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass177,204 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    177,204 miles
    Test number
    934508115396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail177,204 miles (+3,096)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,204 miles
    Test number
    368619079898
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass174,108 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    174,108 miles
    Test number
    395316777350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail174,105 miles (-2,639)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,105 miles
    Test number
    852564091170
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass176,744 miles (+7,003)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,744 miles
    Test number
    826005881464
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail169,741 miles (+3,164)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,741 miles
    Test number
    750948945726
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass166,577 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    166,577 miles
    Test number
    405523449916
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail166,576 miles (+3,201)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,576 miles
    Test number
    302292996585
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass163,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    163,375 miles
    Test number
    836783982466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail163,375 miles (+2,848)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,375 miles
    Test number
    957483225478
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass160,527 miles (+169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,527 miles
    Test number
    950977075096
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt rough in operation
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryA lot of play in nearside of steering rack

  14. Fail160,358 miles (+4,451)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,358 miles
    Test number
    466218044890
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre belt wont extract (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryA lot of play in nearside of steering rack

  15. Pass155,907 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    155,907 miles
    Test number
    562890007517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail155,760 miles (+6,496)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,760 miles
    Test number
    557884240205
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass149,264 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    149,264 miles
    Test number
    517224377772
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s rack end
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s strut top mount

  18. Fail149,186 miles (+8,350)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,186 miles
    Test number
    109287589809
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSeat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure centre lap belt (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s rack end
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s strut top mount

  19. Pass140,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    140,836 miles
    Test number
    347737153703
    • AdvisorySlight play n.s steering arm

  20. Fail140,836 miles (+7,453)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,836 miles
    Test number
    689156002148
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play n.s steering arm

  21. Pass133,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,383 miles
    Test number
    358125555023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail133,383 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,383 miles
    Test number
    878325055023
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testSeat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

  23. Fail133,383 miles (+8,675)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,383 miles
    Test number
    845695555060
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureNearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  24. Pass124,708 miles (+50)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    124,708 miles
    Test number
    408624164007
    • NoteN/S/R Brake Slightly Binding

  25. Fail124,658 miles (+9,024)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,658 miles
    Test number
    196267054477
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/S/R Brake Slightly Binding

  26. Pass115,634 miles (+11,899)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    115,634 miles
    Test number
    179057243053
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  27. Pass103,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    103,735 miles
    Test number
    136356842088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  28. Fail103,735 miles (+9,845)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,735 miles
    Test number
    489516442081
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Pass93,890 miles (+11,363)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,890 miles
    Test number
    815542551091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass82,527 miles (+8,853)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,527 miles
    Test number
    870396550098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass73,674 miles (+9,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,674 miles
    Test number
    681543649068
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass64,243 miles (+10,502)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,243 miles
    Test number
    524074428015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass53,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,741 miles
    Test number
    533279937097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S718 AWK

Does S718 AWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S718 AWK is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S718 AWK?
The MOT on S718 AWK is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S718 AWK done?
S718 AWK was recorded at 185,139 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,892 miles a year.
Has S718 AWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S718 AWK has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S718 AWK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S718 AWK find?
S718 AWK passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 5 more.

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