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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S736 VKEMOT history

S736 VKE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

S736 VKE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,526 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S736 VKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S736 VKE was last recorded at 109,526 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,373 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
2,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,526 miles
  • 2024 – 109,373 miles
  • 2023 – 109,089 miles
  • 2022 – 108,805 miles
  • 2021 – 108,348 miles
  • 2020 – 107,713 miles
  • 2019 – 106,943 miles
  • 2018 – 105,726 miles
  • 2017 – 104,793 miles
  • 2015 – 104,773 miles
  • 2014 – 101,926 miles
  • 2013 – 98,488 miles
  • 2012 – 94,977 miles
  • 2011 – 91,323 miles
  • 2010 – 86,183 miles
  • 2009 – 81,105 miles
  • 2008 – 76,649 miles
  • 2007 – 70,732 miles
  • 2006 – 64,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,526 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe slightly corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage In engine bsy (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe slightly corroded

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,526 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,526 miles
    Test number
    869627556927
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage In engine bsy (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe slightly corroded

  2. Fail109,526 miles (+153)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,526 miles
    Test number
    645205305655
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage In engine bsy (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe slightly corroded

  3. Pass109,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,373 miles
    Test number
    429985516100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail109,373 miles (+284)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,373 miles
    Test number
    779911846211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,089 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,089 miles
    Test number
    688736715119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,805 miles (+457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,805 miles
    Test number
    577862808515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to the limits. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass108,348 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,348 miles
    Test number
    508708570631
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight corrosion

  8. Fail108,348 miles (+635)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,348 miles
    Test number
    746191569697
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight corrosion

  9. Pass107,713 miles (+770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,713 miles
    Test number
    394059709105
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle and a slight oil leak on the engine .

  10. Pass106,943 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,943 miles
    Test number
    792437256072
    • AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail106,940 miles (+1,214)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,940 miles
    Test number
    527777385368
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass105,726 miles (+933)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,726 miles
    Test number
    864400402877
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass104,793 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,793 miles
    Test number
    769888574943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail104,791 miles (+18)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,791 miles
    Test number
    934774781066
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass104,773 miles (+2,847)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,773 miles
    Test number
    315073085112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhuast mount broken but supported
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass101,926 miles (+3,438)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,926 miles
    Test number
    188810114235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

  17. Pass98,488 miles (+3,511)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,488 miles
    Test number
    269238193106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExaust mount broken but still supported

  18. Pass94,977 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,977 miles
    Test number
    255092912289
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust centre mount snapped but still supports system

  19. Fail94,977 miles (+3,654)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,977 miles
    Test number
    516112212283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust centre mount snapped but still supports system

  20. Pass91,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    91,323 miles
    Test number
    388468901250
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail91,323 miles (+5,140)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,323 miles
    Test number
    707468401258
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass86,183 miles (+5,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    870878500227
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass81,105 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,105 miles
    Test number
    661849609290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,649 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,649 miles
    Test number
    682892218228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,732 miles (+6,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,732 miles
    Test number
    540468307203
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass64,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    64,554 miles
    Test number
    954909706216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,554 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,554 miles
    Test number
    283569106200
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTHE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

Questions about S736 VKE

Does S736 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S736 VKE is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S736 VKE?
The MOT on S736 VKE is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S736 VKE done?
S736 VKE was recorded at 109,526 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 2,324 miles a year.
Has S736 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S736 VKE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S736 VKE 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 VKE find?
S736 VKE passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front subframe slightly corroded.; nearside front upper power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage in engine bsy; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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