
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S740 OPXMOT history
S740 OPX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,269 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 119,269 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,199 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S740 OPX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 6 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S740 OPX was last recorded at 119,269 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 119,218 miles · 24 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 51 miles
- Average per year
- 2,199 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,269 miles
- 2024 – 119,218 miles
- 2023 – 115,884 miles
- 2021 – 111,904 miles
- 2020 – 109,713 miles
- 2019 – 106,771 miles
- 2018 – 104,656 miles
- 2017 – 101,833 miles
- 2016 – 99,914 miles
- 2007 – 95,976 miles
- 2006 – 88,119 miles
- 2005 – 77,015 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,269 miles (+51)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 119,269 miles
- Test number
- 103106592331
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail119,218 miles (+536)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,218 miles
- Test number
- 802415610155
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,682 miles (+2,798)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,682 miles
- Test number
- 827589422667
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass115,884 miles (+36)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 115,884 miles
- Test number
- 555392824173
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail115,848 miles (+3,944)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,848 miles
- Test number
- 112225291689
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,904 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 111,904 miles
- Test number
- 417770043984
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,904 miles (+2,191)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,904 miles
- Test number
- 287920384214
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,713 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 109,713 miles
- Test number
- 795588950550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,702 miles (+2,931)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,702 miles
- Test number
- 466720848434
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs heat damaged / worn
Pass106,771 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,771 miles
- Test number
- 711270671556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail106,771 miles (+2,115)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,771 miles
- Test number
- 910403920343
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,656 miles (+2,823)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 104,656 miles
- Test number
- 185578367071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal travel
Pass101,833 miles (+1,919)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 101,833 miles
- Test number
- 791784151629
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,914 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 99,914 miles
- Test number
- 157736094338
- AdvisoryB/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded
Fail99,914 miles (+3,938)5 dangerous8 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,914 miles
- Test number
- 261579325279
- DangerousBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated Split at ends in places (3.6.C.1b)
- DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light at dash stays ON (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not working (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Not working (8.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate deteriorated Front number plate (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryB/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules
- AdvisoryFront and rear b/discs getting corroded at inner/outer faces
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded
- AdvisoryN/S/F inner b/pad appears low and near limit
- AdvisoryN/S/F outer b/pad worn low and almost ON limit of wear
- AdvisoryRear number plate abit deteriorated
Pass95,976 miles (+7,857)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 95,976 miles
- Test number
- 820509197227
- NoteTyres becoming low on tread
Pass88,119 miles (+11,104)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 88,119 miles
- Test number
- 943018096277
- NoteAir bag light at dash stays ON
- NoteO/S W/Blade split at end
Pass77,015 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 77,015 miles
- Test number
- 774965095235
- NoteRear brake pads look low
Questions about S740 OPX
- Does S740 OPX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S740 OPX expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S740 OPX?
- The MOT on S740 OPX expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S740 OPX done?
- S740 OPX was recorded at 119,269 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 2,199 miles a year.
- Has S740 OPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S740 OPX has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on S740 OPX 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 OPX find?
- S740 OPX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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