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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S72 KGMMOT history

S72 KGM is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

S72 KGM red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,687 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S72 KGM
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
10 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S72 KGM was last recorded at 115,687 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,620 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,067 miles
Average per year
2,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,687 miles
  • 2024 – 114,620 miles
  • 2023 – 114,066 miles
  • 2022 – 111,090 miles
  • 2021 – 110,089 miles
  • 2020 – 108,769 miles
  • 2019 – 107,024 miles
  • 2018 – 104,847 miles
  • 2017 – 101,278 miles
  • 2016 – 97,003 miles
  • 2015 – 93,315 miles
  • 2014 – 91,239 miles
  • 2013 – 88,603 miles
  • 2012 – 86,059 miles
  • 2011 – 83,005 miles
  • 2010 – 79,073 miles
  • 2009 – 73,244 miles
  • 2008 – 64,155 miles
  • 2007 – 60,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,687 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,687 miles (+1,067)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,687 miles
    Test number
    185080252571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass114,620 miles (+554)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,620 miles
    Test number
    901402701260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass114,066 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,066 miles
    Test number
    271683011472
    • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  4. Fail114,034 miles (+2,944)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,034 miles
    Test number
    470099033933
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  5. Pass111,090 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,090 miles
    Test number
    980521584381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,089 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,089 miles
    Test number
    226289196719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,769 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,769 miles
    Test number
    921320678976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,024 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,024 miles
    Test number
    454345599644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,847 miles (+3,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,847 miles
    Test number
    596008040785
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass101,278 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    628124920174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,003 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,003 miles
    Test number
    975315174884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,315 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,315 miles
    Test number
    858389095005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,239 miles (+2,636)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,239 miles
    Test number
    338404314192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,603 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,603 miles
    Test number
    455252313187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,059 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,059 miles
    Test number
    307387002196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,005 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,005 miles
    Test number
    558897511159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,073 miles (+5,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,073 miles
    Test number
    802133210172
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass73,244 miles (+9,089)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,244 miles
    Test number
    143617909174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,155 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,155 miles
    Test number
    101011708193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail64,154 miles (+3,219)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,154 miles
    Test number
    354629498055
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass60,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,935 miles
    Test number
    370601047156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S72 KGM

Does S72 KGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S72 KGM is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S72 KGM?
The MOT on S72 KGM is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S72 KGM done?
S72 KGM was recorded at 115,687 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,966 miles a year.
Has S72 KGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S72 KGM has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S72 KGM 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 S72 KGM find?
S72 KGM passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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