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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc

S729 SVMMOT history

S729 SVM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2023.

S729 SVM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2024
Mileage
115,378 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S729 SVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2024
Latest MOT test
16 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S729 SVM was last recorded at 115,378 miles on 16 May 2023, 1,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,591 miles · 10 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,787 miles
Average per year
3,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,378 miles
  • 2022 – 113,591 miles
  • 2020 – 113,587 miles
  • 2018 – 108,912 miles
  • 2017 – 105,531 miles
  • 2016 – 101,683 miles
  • 2015 – 97,406 miles
  • 2014 – 92,375 miles
  • 2013 – 89,837 miles
  • 2012 – 86,029 miles
  • 2011 – 81,761 miles
  • 2009 – 76,033 miles
  • 2007 – 65,441 miles
  • 2006 – 60,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,378 miles
  • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,378 miles (+1,787)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,378 miles
    Test number
    319373452502
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,591 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,591 miles
    Test number
    854383542624
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail113,591 miles (+4)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,591 miles
    Test number
    680240739032
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail113,587 miles (+4,675)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,587 miles
    Test number
    339904053419
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,912 miles
    Test number
    382287162980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush little split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,912 miles (+3,381)5 dangerous1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,912 miles
    Test number
    927947823544
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inside wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated little weak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle joint and flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush little split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,531 miles (+3,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,531 miles
    Test number
    721487702547
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass101,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,683 miles
    Test number
    100298697585
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe rubber split holding on the pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail101,683 miles (+4,277)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,683 miles
    Test number
    503090667420
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe rubber split holding on the pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass97,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,406 miles
    Test number
    565058902136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

  11. Fail97,406 miles (+5,031)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,406 miles
    Test number
    545358813688
    • Repaired at testRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

  12. Fail92,375 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,375 miles
    Test number
    756145094131
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testSeat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  13. Pass92,375 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,375 miles
    Test number
    918145094135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,837 miles
    Test number
    565916193191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,837 miles (+3,808)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,837 miles
    Test number
    738186693160
    • Repaired at testOffside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass86,029 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,029 miles
    Test number
    509818582183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,761 miles (+1,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,761 miles
    Test number
    136899591434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail80,761 miles (+4,728)2 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,761 miles
    Test number
    446364601060
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls perished/cracking
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass76,033 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,033 miles
    Test number
    591263459330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,967 miles (+5,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,967 miles
    Test number
    560332509070
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass65,441 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,441 miles
    Test number
    330236847347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,572 miles (+5,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    740163366305
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass55,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,360 miles
    Test number
    343544306046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S729 SVM

Does S729 SVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S729 SVM expired on 15 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S729 SVM?
The MOT on S729 SVM expired on 15 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S729 SVM done?
S729 SVM was recorded at 115,378 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2023, an average of 3,457 miles a year.
Has S729 SVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S729 SVM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S729 SVM 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 SVM find?
S729 SVM passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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