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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

S740 GDVMOT history

S740 GDV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

S740 GDV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
159,121 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 GDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 GDV was last recorded at 159,121 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,102 miles · 16 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
5,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 159,121 miles
  • 2020 – 148,921 miles
  • 2019 – 139,924 miles
  • 2018 – 135,665 miles
  • 2017 – 131,966 miles
  • 2016 – 127,347 miles
  • 2015 – 120,563 miles
  • 2014 – 117,616 miles
  • 2013 – 112,873 miles
  • 2012 – 108,535 miles
  • 2011 – 103,951 miles
  • 2010 – 100,262 miles
  • 2009 – 94,943 miles
  • 2008 – 88,362 miles
  • 2007 – 80,124 miles
  • 2006 – 73,350 miles
  • 2005 – 65,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,121 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,121 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,121 miles
    Test number
    284692848896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail159,102 miles (+10,181)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,102 miles
    Test number
    817142591635
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass148,921 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,921 miles
    Test number
    575775322520
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudflap loose
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail148,921 miles (+8,997)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,921 miles
    Test number
    734396831543
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudflap loose
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass139,924 miles (+4,259)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,924 miles
    Test number
    245925451139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass135,665 miles (+3,699)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    135,665 miles
    Test number
    609673966888
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass131,966 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    131,966 miles
    Test number
    577845508333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail131,966 miles (+4,619)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,966 miles
    Test number
    316590427777
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass127,347 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,347 miles
    Test number
    268597695832
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail127,347 miles (+6,784)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,347 miles
    Test number
    157173208886
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass120,563 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,563 miles
    Test number
    289180541628
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses coated

  12. Fail120,563 miles (+2,947)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,563 miles
    Test number
    659586065163
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses coated

  13. Pass117,616 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,616 miles
    Test number
    977181434363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail117,614 miles (+4,741)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,614 miles
    Test number
    689111634386
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass112,873 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    112,873 miles
    Test number
    295464323349
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear axle beam bushes deteriorating

  16. Fail112,863 miles (+4,328)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,863 miles
    Test number
    647704323347
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear axle beam bushes deteriorating

  17. Pass108,535 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    108,535 miles
    Test number
    829111222389
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  18. Fail108,533 miles (+4,582)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,533 miles
    Test number
    327081222373
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  19. Pass103,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    103,951 miles
    Test number
    347706021390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail103,949 miles (+3,687)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,949 miles
    Test number
    456876421492
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade splitting

  21. Pass100,262 miles (+5,319)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    100,262 miles
    Test number
    812129700387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked

  22. Fail94,943 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,943 miles
    Test number
    492474929312
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteWiper blades split

  23. Pass94,943 miles (+6,581)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,943 miles
    Test number
    854574329344
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteWiper blades split

  24. Pass88,362 miles (+8,238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    88,362 miles
    Test number
    120667818353
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass80,124 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    80,124 miles
    Test number
    924733737326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,117 miles (+6,767)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,117 miles
    Test number
    663232537371
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass73,350 miles (+7,754)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    380824936300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,596 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    65,596 miles
    Test number
    824359825354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail65,591 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,591 miles
    Test number
    473508625312
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S740 GDV

Does S740 GDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S740 GDV expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S740 GDV?
The MOT on S740 GDV expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S740 GDV done?
S740 GDV was recorded at 159,121 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 5,823 miles a year.
Has S740 GDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 GDV has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S740 GDV 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 S740 GDV find?
S740 GDV passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear upper shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing.

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