Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc
S729 MRAMOT history
S729 MRA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,731 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 84,731 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,036 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S729 MRA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 9 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S729 MRA was last recorded at 84,731 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 84,586 miles · 27 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 145 miles
- Average per year
- 2,036 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 84,731 miles
- 2023 – 84,586 miles
- 2022 – 83,701 miles
- 2021 – 82,400 miles
- 2020 – 81,263 miles
- 2019 – 79,822 miles
- 2018 – 77,791 miles
- 2017 – 75,850 miles
- 2016 – 73,828 miles
- 2015 – 71,718 miles
- 2014 – 69,880 miles
- 2013 – 67,582 miles
- 2012 – 65,200 miles
- 2011 – 62,592 miles
- 2010 – 59,894 miles
- 2009 – 57,528 miles
- 2008 – 55,241 miles
- 2007 – 52,630 miles
- 2006 – 48,269 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,731 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount snapped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seals leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,731 miles (+145)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 84,731 miles
- Test number
- 431228693219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,586 miles (+885)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 84,586 miles
- Test number
- 586397517973
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub frame corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass83,701 miles (+1,301)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 83,701 miles
- Test number
- 387729343174
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass82,400 miles (+1,137)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 82,400 miles
- Test number
- 487156628560
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,263 miles (+1,441)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 81,263 miles
- Test number
- 871104770003
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brakes starting to bind
Pass79,822 miles (+2,031)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 79,822 miles
- Test number
- 269457979354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,791 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 77,791 miles
- Test number
- 205723833957
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail77,791 miles (+1,941)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,791 miles
- Test number
- 480821398681
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,850 miles (+2,022)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 75,850 miles
- Test number
- 258915474212
- AdvisoryCrankcase emission pipe split.
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weaping grease (2.5.C.1a)
Pass73,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 73,828 miles
- Test number
- 339768695905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,828 miles (+2,110)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,828 miles
- Test number
- 601065416463
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass71,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 71,718 miles
- Test number
- 305425425402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,718 miles (+1,838)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,718 miles
- Test number
- 708645225205
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail69,880 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,880 miles
- Test number
- 145427024212
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Pass69,880 miles (+2,298)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 69,880 miles
- Test number
- 279397724244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,582 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 67,582 miles
- Test number
- 377125543489
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished and cracked on tread edge
- NoteRear brake discs pitted
Fail67,582 miles (+2,382)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,582 miles
- Test number
- 397454533261
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished and cracked on tread edge
- NoteRear brake discs pitted
Pass65,200 miles (+2,608)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 65,200 miles
- Test number
- 556350032207
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished and inner sidewall starting to crack
Pass62,592 miles (+2,698)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 62,592 miles
- Test number
- 247863921220
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail59,894 miles3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,894 miles
- Test number
- 353444920264
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,894 miles (+2,366)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 59,894 miles
- Test number
- 441404320204
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,528 miles (+2,287)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 57,528 miles
- Test number
- 393035509216
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside rear brake sticking slightly
Pass55,241 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 55,241 miles
- Test number
- 202577228298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail55,240 miles (+2,610)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,240 miles
- Test number
- 650946728276
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass52,630 miles (+4,361)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 52,630 miles
- Test number
- 440122327261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail48,269 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,269 miles
- Test number
- 424493426255
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass48,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 48,269 miles
- Test number
- 744263126216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S729 MRA
- Does S729 MRA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S729 MRA expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S729 MRA?
- The MOT on S729 MRA expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S729 MRA done?
- S729 MRA was recorded at 84,731 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 2,036 miles a year.
- Has S729 MRA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S729 MRA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2018.
- Has the mileage on S729 MRA 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 S729 MRA find?
- S729 MRA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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