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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.

S740 OPX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass119,269 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass109,713 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,713 miles
    Test number
    795588950550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass95,976 miles (+7,857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    95,976 miles
    Test number
    820509197227
    • NoteTyres becoming low on tread
  17. 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
  18. 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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