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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S733 VSUMOT history

S733 VSU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 126,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

S733 VSU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
126,491 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S733 VSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S733 VSU was last recorded at 126,491 miles on 21 May 2025, 2,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,191 miles · 13 Dec 2013
Between the last two tests
2,300 miles
Average per year
2,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,491 miles
  • 2013 – 124,191 miles
  • 2012 – 120,316 miles
  • 2011 – 115,704 miles
  • 2010 – 110,768 miles
  • 2009 – 102,797 miles
  • 2008 – 93,758 miles
  • 2007 – 85,469 miles
  • 2006 – 76,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,491 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,491 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,491 miles
    Test number
    145669993194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,191 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    124,191 miles
    Test number
    178317743386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/f wing corroded

  3. Fail124,191 miles (+3,875)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,191 miles
    Test number
    436717143318
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/f wing corroded

  4. Pass120,316 miles (+4,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    120,316 miles
    Test number
    298169342383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  5. Pass115,704 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    115,704 miles
    Test number
    845661751355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note2 nails in n/s/r tyre

  6. Fail115,704 miles (+4,936)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,704 miles
    Test number
    478731151481
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note2 nails in n/s/r tyre

  7. Pass110,768 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    110,768 miles
    Test number
    241480060230
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

  8. Fail110,768 miles (+7,971)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,768 miles
    Test number
    953896040251
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

  9. Pass102,797 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    102,797 miles
    Test number
    381757649440
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  10. Fail102,797 miles (+9,039)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,797 miles
    Test number
    563666649212
    • FailureBrake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  11. Pass93,758 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    93,758 miles
    Test number
    383952458274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen

  12. Fail93,758 miles (+8,289)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,758 miles
    Test number
    994419848288
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen
    • NoteScrew in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteUnable to check o/s/r wheel bearing due to brake bind

  13. Pass85,469 miles (+9,254)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    85,469 miles
    Test number
    840030857267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight bind both rear wheels & n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

  14. Pass76,215 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,215 miles
    Test number
    751499006225
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leaking
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner edge worn
    • NoteO/s/f brake flexi starting to split
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder car tray damaged

Questions about S733 VSU

Does S733 VSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S733 VSU expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S733 VSU?
The MOT on S733 VSU expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S733 VSU done?
S733 VSU was recorded at 126,491 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 2,672 miles a year.
Has S733 VSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S733 VSU has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on S733 VSU 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 S733 VSU find?
S733 VSU passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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