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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S736 SVWMOT history

S736 SVW is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

S736 SVW red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2023
Mileage
162,366 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S736 SVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S736 SVW was last recorded at 162,366 miles on 24 Oct 2022, 8,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,327 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
8,039 miles
Average per year
4,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,366 miles
  • 2021 – 154,327 miles
  • 2020 – 148,000 miles
  • 2019 – 132,357 miles
  • 2018 – 125,602 miles
  • 2017 – 122,483 miles
  • 2016 – 118,980 miles
  • 2015 – 115,811 miles
  • 2014 – 112,084 miles
  • 2013 – 107,617 miles
  • 2012 – 101,583 miles
  • 2011 – 93,779 miles
  • 2010 – 92,101 miles
  • 2009 – 90,458 miles
  • 2008 – 88,115 miles
  • 2007 – 85,888 miles
  • 2006 – 80,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,366 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,366 miles (+8,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,366 miles
    Test number
    120936834839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass154,327 miles (+6,327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,327 miles
    Test number
    683784422857
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass148,000 miles (+15,643)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,000 miles
    Test number
    726150771529
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,357 miles (+6,755)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,357 miles
    Test number
    735262611162
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass125,602 miles (+3,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,602 miles
    Test number
    117314870158
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass122,483 miles (+3,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    122,483 miles
    Test number
    453343875053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass118,980 miles (+3,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,980 miles
    Test number
    284221541199
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass115,811 miles (+3,727)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,811 miles
    Test number
    636495405110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMarks to windscreen
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads getting down

  9. Pass112,084 miles (+4,467)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    112,084 miles
    Test number
    796072914157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass107,617 miles (+6,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,617 miles
    Test number
    759908103114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass101,583 miles (+7,804)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,583 miles
    Test number
    227440012154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,779 miles (+1,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    93,779 miles
    Test number
    768617011179
    • 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)

  13. Pass92,101 miles (+1,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,101 miles
    Test number
    554830010170
    • 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)

  14. Pass90,458 miles (+2,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,458 miles
    Test number
    460773319167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,115 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,115 miles
    Test number
    194778408154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,888 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    85,888 miles
    Test number
    264270327432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    80,717 miles
    Test number
    430265496092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,717 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,717 miles
    Test number
    983864496012
    • FailureFront Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about S736 SVW

Does S736 SVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S736 SVW expired on 29 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S736 SVW?
The MOT on S736 SVW expired on 29 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S736 SVW done?
S736 SVW was recorded at 162,366 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 4,932 miles a year.
Has S736 SVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S736 SVW has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2006.
Has the mileage on S736 SVW 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 SVW find?
S736 SVW passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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