
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc
S718 ONRMOT history
S718 ONR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,127 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 133,127 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,604 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S718 ONR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S718 ONR was last recorded at 133,127 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 2,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Aug 2008: 38,064 miles, lower than 47,697 miles on 17 Jul 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 130,357 miles · 14 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,770 miles
- Average per year
- 5,604 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 133,127 miles
- 2021 – 130,357 miles
- 2020 – 128,918 miles
- 2019 – 125,321 miles
- 2018 – 115,465 miles
- 2017 – 112,551 miles
- 2016 – 108,195 miles
- 2015 – 104,818 miles
- 2014 – 95,127 miles
- 2013 – 86,201 miles
- 2012 – 76,682 miles
- 2011 – 64,081 miles
- 2010 – 55,708 miles
- 2009 – 47,890 miles
- 2008 – 38,064 miles
- 2007 – 47,697 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,127 miles (+2,770)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 133,127 miles
- Test number
- 663485029261
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,357 miles (+1,439)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 130,357 miles
- Test number
- 471920566293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,918 miles (+3,597)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 128,918 miles
- Test number
- 715725036242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass125,321 miles (+9,856)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 125,321 miles
- Test number
- 293993999107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,465 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 115,465 miles
- Test number
- 852690096504
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail115,465 miles (+2,914)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,465 miles
- Test number
- 629522698645
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 112,551 miles
- Test number
- 674137383303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,536 miles (+4,341)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,536 miles
- Test number
- 284733800825
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass108,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 108,195 miles
- Test number
- 368223752291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,195 miles (+3,377)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,195 miles
- Test number
- 846617944151
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass104,818 miles (+9,691)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 104,818 miles
- Test number
- 914234196140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass95,127 miles (+8,926)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 95,127 miles
- Test number
- 198165474283
- NoteOil leak
Pass86,201 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 86,201 miles
- Test number
- 989362863211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Fail86,201 miles (+9,519)5 failures1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,201 miles
- Test number
- 716492963287
- FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass76,682 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 76,682 miles
- Test number
- 385407872208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,682 miles (+12,601)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,682 miles
- Test number
- 749337172214
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass64,081 miles (+8,373)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 64,081 miles
- Test number
- 207546081452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,708 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 55,708 miles
- Test number
- 931063320221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,708 miles (+7,818)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,708 miles
- Test number
- 424263720231
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass47,890 miles (+9,826)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 47,890 miles
- Test number
- 351812239217
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteVery slight drag rear brakes
Pass38,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 38,064 miles
- Test number
- 163222948281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,064 miles (-9,633)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,064 miles
- Test number
- 640881548246
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass47,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 47,697 miles
- Test number
- 322438597139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,549 km5 dangerous2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,549 km
- Test number
- 883863397102
- DangerousNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- DangerousNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteSlight wear in nearside steering rack joints
Questions about S718 ONR
- Does S718 ONR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S718 ONR expired on 14 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S718 ONR?
- The MOT on S718 ONR expired on 14 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S718 ONR done?
- S718 ONR was recorded at 133,127 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 5,604 miles a year.
- Has S718 ONR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S718 ONR has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2018.
- Has the mileage on S718 ONR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S718 ONR find?
- S718 ONR passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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