Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc
S736 BDVMOT history
S736 BDV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,267 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 129,267 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,209 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S736 BDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 29 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S736 BDV was last recorded at 129,267 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,267 miles · 16 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,209 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,267 miles
- 2024 – 124,520 miles
- 2023 – 114,683 miles
- 2022 – 113,204 miles
- 2021 – 112,148 miles
- 2019 – 111,746 miles
- 2018 – 110,950 miles
- 2017 – 110,364 miles
- 2016 – 106,967 miles
- 2015 – 103,736 miles
- 2014 – 101,572 miles
- 2013 – 99,286 miles
- 2012 – 97,969 miles
- 2010 – 97,832 miles
- 2009 – 92,033 miles
- 2008 – 85,619 miles
- 2007 – 79,252 miles
- 2006 – 71,511 miles
- 2005 – 65,679 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,267 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken, rear mount corroded + thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,267 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 129,267 miles
- Test number
- 206927423748
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Fail129,267 miles (+4,747)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,267 miles
- Test number
- 421046964374
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass124,520 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 124,520 miles
- Test number
- 363334286295
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre mount broken, rear mount corroded + thin (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail124,513 miles (+9,830)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,513 miles
- Test number
- 843588084398
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre mount broken, rear mount corroded + thin (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass114,683 miles (+1,479)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 114,683 miles
- Test number
- 731712226896
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s vehicle sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s vehicle sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,204 miles (+1,056)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 113,204 miles
- Test number
- 344787385441
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn edges
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront suspension corrosion
- AdvisoryRear suspension /shocks slight corrosion
Pass112,148 miles (+402)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 112,148 miles
- Test number
- 548265842802
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryWipers smearing
Pass111,746 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 111,746 miles
- Test number
- 557435111046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,743 miles (+793)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,743 miles
- Test number
- 117066505571
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass110,950 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 110,950 miles
- Test number
- 756026134271
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail110,949 miles (+585)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,949 miles
- Test number
- 722609059860
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass110,364 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 110,364 miles
- Test number
- 755290828648
- AdvisoryUnderside components including suspension generally rusty
Fail110,364 miles (+3,397)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,364 miles
- Test number
- 668607172797
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnderside components including suspension generally rusty
Pass106,967 miles (+3,231)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 106,967 miles
- Test number
- 185734050272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,736 miles (+2,164)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 103,736 miles
- Test number
- 679052765182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,572 miles (+2,286)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 101,572 miles
- Test number
- 748855164127
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting bracket weld broken but exhaust system secure
- NoteExhaust system rusted
- NoteFront and rear suspension /sub-frame area rusted
- NoteRemove sat nav holder from the front windscreen zone a area
Pass99,286 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 99,286 miles
- Test number
- 116118063128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,284 miles (+1,315)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,284 miles
- Test number
- 367454763155
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass97,969 miles (+137)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 97,969 miles
- Test number
- 117668852121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,832 miles (+5,799)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 97,832 miles
- Test number
- 194687910230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,033 miles (+6,414)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 92,033 miles
- Test number
- 681299419272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,619 miles (+6,367)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 85,619 miles
- Test number
- 630623318266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,252 miles (+7,741)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 79,252 miles
- Test number
- 730114917209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,511 miles (+5,832)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 71,511 miles
- Test number
- 321735516283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,679 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 65,679 miles
- Test number
- 251437435255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S736 BDV
- Does S736 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S736 BDV expired on 20 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S736 BDV?
- The MOT on S736 BDV expired on 20 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S736 BDV done?
- S736 BDV was recorded at 129,267 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 3,209 miles a year.
- Has S736 BDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S736 BDV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on S736 BDV 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 S736 BDV find?
- S736 BDV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.