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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

S725 MNHMOT history

S725 MNH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

S725 MNH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,234 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S725 MNH
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
14 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S725 MNH was last recorded at 133,234 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,868 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,366 miles
Average per year
3,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,234 miles
  • 2025 – 130,868 miles
  • 2024 – 128,242 miles
  • 2023 – 124,450 miles
  • 2022 – 122,210 miles
  • 2021 – 120,266 miles
  • 2020 – 118,817 miles
  • 2019 – 116,043 miles
  • 2018 – 113,139 miles
  • 2017 – 109,564 miles
  • 2016 – 106,914 miles
  • 2015 – 104,759 miles
  • 2014 – 102,418 miles
  • 2012 – 99,738 miles
  • 2011 – 91,025 miles
  • 2009 – 81,360 miles
  • 2008 – 68,945 miles
  • 2007 – 63,443 miles
  • 2005 – 58,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,234 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,234 miles (+2,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,234 miles
    Test number
    736847173473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass130,868 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,868 miles
    Test number
    213502835027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,849 miles (+2,607)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,849 miles
    Test number
    177583693948
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,242 miles
    Test number
    282076019841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,242 miles (+3,792)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,242 miles
    Test number
    716249842133
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass124,450 miles (+2,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,450 miles
    Test number
    606650673571
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,210 miles (+1,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,210 miles
    Test number
    853388323328
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded

  8. Pass120,266 miles (+1,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,266 miles
    Test number
    920822100460
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded

  9. Pass118,817 miles (+2,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,817 miles
    Test number
    121559801923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass116,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,043 miles
    Test number
    133260642564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,043 miles (+2,904)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,043 miles
    Test number
    690423705444
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,139 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,139 miles
    Test number
    107220197818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,564 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,564 miles
    Test number
    967452291889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,914 miles (+2,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,914 miles
    Test number
    950767216708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass104,759 miles (+2,341)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,759 miles
    Test number
    339505315040
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  16. Pass102,418 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,418 miles
    Test number
    635836104024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,738 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    99,738 miles
    Test number
    888282452388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,104 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,104 miles
    Test number
    695943312082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass96,104 miles (+5,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,104 miles
    Test number
    967833512048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail91,025 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,025 miles
    Test number
    337564411080
    • Repaired at testOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass91,025 miles (+9,665)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,025 miles
    Test number
    597454711096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,360 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,360 miles
    Test number
    411497159458
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass81,360 miles (+4,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    81,360 miles
    Test number
    440507659341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass76,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    770735619065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,706 miles (+7,761)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    810655219010
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Fail68,945 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,945 miles
    Test number
    823456018034
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack end

  27. Pass68,945 miles (+5,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,945 miles
    Test number
    931866618064
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack end

  28. Pass63,443 miles (+5,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,443 miles
    Test number
    791579507004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass58,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    232095455348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S725 MNH

Does S725 MNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S725 MNH is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S725 MNH?
The MOT on S725 MNH is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S725 MNH done?
S725 MNH was recorded at 133,234 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,740 miles a year.
Has S725 MNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S725 MNH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S725 MNH 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 S725 MNH find?
S725 MNH passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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