
Volkswagen Golf
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc
S727 XNPMOT history
S727 XNP is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,990 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 108,990 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,110 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S727 XNP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 6 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S727 XNP was last recorded at 108,990 miles on 8 Dec 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 108,986 miles · 4 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,110 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 108,990 miles
- 2022 – 99,440 miles
- 2021 – 89,818 miles
- 2020 – 77,673 miles
- 2019 – 56,008 miles
- 2018 – 54,818 miles
- 2017 – 52,584 miles
- 2016 – 48,379 miles
- 2015 – 44,118 miles
- 2014 – 40,480 miles
- 2013 – 36,474 miles
- 2012 – 29,915 miles
- 2011 – 24,948 miles
- 2010 – 23,988 miles
- 2009 – 23,499 miles
- 2008 – 22,544 miles
- 2007 – 21,777 miles
- 2006 – 20,053 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySub-frame ball joint has slight play front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Play in both front top mounts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,990 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 108,990 miles
- Test number
- 317582127527
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame ball joint has slight play front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail108,986 miles (+9,546)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,986 miles
- Test number
- 142091682111
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame ball joint has slight play front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,440 miles (+9,622)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 99,440 miles
- Test number
- 304169256561
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in both front top mounts
Pass89,818 miles (+12,145)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 89,818 miles
- Test number
- 282534418661
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in both front top mounts
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass77,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 77,673 miles
- Test number
- 301824017840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,673 miles (+21,665)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,673 miles
- Test number
- 139082243606
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Pass56,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 56,008 miles
- Test number
- 872420140763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,008 miles (+1,190)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,008 miles
- Test number
- 630643595232
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Pass54,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 54,818 miles
- Test number
- 356944720877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,818 miles (+2,234)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,818 miles
- Test number
- 944396416305
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass52,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 52,584 miles
- Test number
- 514023107698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,584 miles (+4,205)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,584 miles
- Test number
- 748846624915
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass48,379 miles (+4,261)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 48,379 miles
- Test number
- 713675549809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,118 miles (+3,638)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 44,118 miles
- Test number
- 445208945146
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass40,480 miles (+4,006)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 40,480 miles
- Test number
- 967091264170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,474 miles (+6,559)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 36,474 miles
- Test number
- 218964063409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,915 miles (+4,967)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 29,915 miles
- Test number
- 306230472124
- 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)
Pass24,948 miles (+960)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 24,948 miles
- Test number
- 716318471136
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass23,988 miles (+489)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 23,988 miles
- Test number
- 881620300246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,499 miles (+955)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 23,499 miles
- Test number
- 624584599190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass22,544 miles (+767)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 22,544 miles
- Test number
- 274799888138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,777 miles (+1,724)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 21,777 miles
- Test number
- 231371397170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 20,053 miles
- Test number
- 374744196195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S727 XNP
- Does S727 XNP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S727 XNP expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S727 XNP?
- The MOT on S727 XNP expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S727 XNP done?
- S727 XNP was recorded at 108,990 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2023, an average of 5,110 miles a year.
- Has S727 XNP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S727 XNP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on S727 XNP 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 S727 XNP find?
- S727 XNP passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2023 with 6 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; sub-frame ball joint has slight play front both sides, and 3 more.
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