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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S736 VWBMOT history

S736 VWB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 182,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

S736 VWB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
182,052 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S736 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S736 VWB was last recorded at 182,052 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,624 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,428 miles
Average per year
5,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,052 miles
  • 2025 – 180,624 miles
  • 2024 – 178,694 miles
  • 2023 – 177,083 miles
  • 2022 – 174,888 miles
  • 2021 – 174,462 miles
  • 2020 – 174,241 miles
  • 2019 – 173,347 miles
  • 2018 – 171,847 miles
  • 2017 – 169,324 miles
  • 2016 – 164,210 miles
  • 2015 – 158,882 miles
  • 2014 – 156,569 miles
  • 2013 – 153,206 miles
  • 2012 – 149,380 miles
  • 2011 – 144,815 miles
  • 2010 – 132,175 miles
  • 2009 – 115,489 miles
  • 2008 – 96,868 miles
  • 2007 – 80,225 miles
  • 2006 – 64,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,052 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively caliper lever stiff (greased up and freed off) (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tailgate wont open

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,052 miles (+1,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    182,052 miles
    Test number
    528489305741
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively caliper lever stiff (greased up and freed off) (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass180,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    180,624 miles
    Test number
    605582844198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail180,624 miles (+1,930)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,624 miles
    Test number
    843346103198
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    178,694 miles
    Test number
    999508097916
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  5. Fail178,694 miles (+1,611)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,694 miles
    Test number
    479147231358
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  6. Pass177,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    177,083 miles
    Test number
    160045096973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail177,081 miles (+2,193)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,081 miles
    Test number
    569355713073
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass174,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    174,888 miles
    Test number
    635599729843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail174,888 miles (+426)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,888 miles
    Test number
    628715247411
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass174,462 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    174,462 miles
    Test number
    603051443189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTailgate wont open

  11. Fail174,462 miles (+221)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,462 miles
    Test number
    313534679564
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTailgate wont open

  12. Pass174,241 miles (+894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    174,241 miles
    Test number
    681825872816
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass173,347 miles (+1,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    173,347 miles
    Test number
    259196548667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate font

  14. Pass171,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    171,847 miles
    Test number
    359689886958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail171,847 miles (+2,523)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,847 miles
    Test number
    175171658917
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass169,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    169,324 miles
    Test number
    197608490796
    • AdvisoryThere are stickers on the front number plate and a bolder font is used, still the number plate is unlikely to be miss read.

  17. Fail169,324 miles (+5,114)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,324 miles
    Test number
    713005669090
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryThere are stickers on the front number plate and a bolder font is used, still the number plate is unlikely to be miss read.

  18. Pass164,210 miles (+5,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    164,210 miles
    Test number
    249904608789
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass158,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    158,882 miles
    Test number
    526939325000
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Fail158,881 miles (+2,312)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,881 miles
    Test number
    227759725042
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass156,569 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    156,569 miles
    Test number
    337375534015
    • NoteHandbrake pull off springs missing rear calipers

  22. Fail156,568 miles (+3,362)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,568 miles
    Test number
    829865134055
    • FailureNearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteHandbrake pull off springs missing rear calipers

  23. Pass153,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    153,206 miles
    Test number
    678366733007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail153,206 miles (+3,826)1 failure4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,206 miles
    Test number
    306646833092
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  25. Pass149,380 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    149,380 miles
    Test number
    186988932417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass144,815 miles (+12,640)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    144,815 miles
    Test number
    968353431006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass132,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    132,175 miles
    Test number
    652586230081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail132,174 miles (+16,685)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,174 miles
    Test number
    203136230099
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass115,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    115,489 miles
    Test number
    790378339047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail115,489 miles (+18,621)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,489 miles
    Test number
    183751939084
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass96,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    96,868 miles
    Test number
    212189938083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail96,868 miles (+16,643)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,868 miles
    Test number
    182245038441
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  33. Pass80,225 miles (+15,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    80,225 miles
    Test number
    151658917496
    • 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)

  34. Pass64,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    64,345 miles
    Test number
    893213006086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S736 VWB

Does S736 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S736 VWB is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S736 VWB?
The MOT on S736 VWB is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S736 VWB done?
S736 VWB was recorded at 182,052 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,877 miles a year.
Has S736 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S736 VWB has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S736 VWB 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 VWB find?
S736 VWB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively caliper lever stiff (greased up and freed off).

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