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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc

S742 BDUMOT history

S742 BDU is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

S742 BDU white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2025
Mileage
157,413 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S742 BDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S742 BDU was last recorded at 157,413 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2012: 119,172 miles, lower than 119,213 miles on 23 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,409 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,413 miles
  • 2023 – 157,409 miles
  • 2022 – 157,406 miles
  • 2021 – 156,038 miles
  • 2020 – 154,223 miles
  • 2019 – 150,059 miles
  • 2018 – 145,971 miles
  • 2017 – 141,984 miles
  • 2016 – 137,246 miles
  • 2015 – 132,837 miles
  • 2014 – 128,014 miles
  • 2013 – 124,467 miles
  • 2012 – 119,172 miles
  • 2011 – 110,127 miles
  • 2010 – 101,766 miles
  • 2009 – 96,119 miles
  • 2008 – 89,254 miles
  • 2007 – 77,468 miles
  • 2006 – 71,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,413 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust system in poor condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,413 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,413 miles
    Test number
    277906321919
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass157,409 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,409 miles
    Test number
    716722912832
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass157,406 miles (+1,368)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    157,406 miles
    Test number
    575262781113
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,038 miles (+1,815)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    156,038 miles
    Test number
    313262191615
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition

  5. Pass154,223 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    154,223 miles
    Test number
    344011350687
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axel bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition

  6. Fail154,223 miles (+4,164)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,223 miles
    Test number
    768393521633
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp straps corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axel bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition

  7. Pass150,059 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,059 miles
    Test number
    738569935070
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition and centre clamp

  8. Fail150,059 miles (+4,088)3 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,059 miles
    Test number
    811112445441
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition and centre clamp

  9. Pass145,971 miles (+3,987)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,971 miles
    Test number
    259198072023
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass141,984 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,984 miles
    Test number
    328901554214
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition

  11. Fail141,984 miles (+4,738)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,984 miles
    Test number
    281474604235
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition

  12. Pass137,246 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    137,246 miles
    Test number
    179115299284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail137,246 miles (+4,409)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,246 miles
    Test number
    789658339013
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  14. Pass132,837 miles (+4,823)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    132,837 miles
    Test number
    598705525136
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to power steering pipes

  15. Pass128,014 miles (+3,547)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    128,014 miles
    Test number
    437612624197
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust centre bracket broken
    • NoteExhaust in corroded condition

  16. Pass124,467 miles (+5,295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,467 miles
    Test number
    755656903176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass119,172 miles (-41)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    119,172 miles
    Test number
    307860732109
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion forming to PAS cooler pipe
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade split
    • NoteExhaust pipe in corroded condition

  18. Pass119,213 miles (+9,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    119,213 miles
    Test number
    397833622090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass110,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    110,127 miles
    Test number
    357736521070
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail110,127 miles (+8,361)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,127 miles
    Test number
    267636521079
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSLIGHT BIND TO OSR BRAKE.

  21. Pass101,766 miles (+5,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    101,766 miles
    Test number
    151853530027
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass96,119 miles (+6,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    96,119 miles
    Test number
    600777029075
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass89,254 miles (+11,786)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,254 miles
    Test number
    561362828034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,468 miles (+6,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    77,468 miles
    Test number
    900800437058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass71,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,076 miles
    Test number
    101164246494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S742 BDU

Does S742 BDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S742 BDU expired on 25 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S742 BDU?
The MOT on S742 BDU expired on 25 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S742 BDU done?
S742 BDU was recorded at 157,413 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 4,637 miles a year.
Has S742 BDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S742 BDU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on S742 BDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S742 BDU find?
S742 BDU passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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