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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

S744 AKOMOT history

S744 AKO is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 151,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

S744 AKO red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2023
Mileage
151,219 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S744 AKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S744 AKO was last recorded at 151,219 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 5,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,591 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,628 miles
Average per year
6,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,219 miles
  • 2021 – 145,591 miles
  • 2020 – 138,381 miles
  • 2019 – 134,019 miles
  • 2018 – 120,540 miles
  • 2017 – 111,623 miles
  • 2016 – 104,531 miles
  • 2015 – 96,375 miles
  • 2014 – 87,021 miles
  • 2013 – 80,616 miles
  • 2012 – 74,717 miles
  • 2011 – 68,368 miles
  • 2010 – 63,631 miles
  • 2009 – 58,672 miles
  • 2008 – 55,344 miles
  • 2007 – 51,794 miles
  • 2006 – 47,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,219 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,219 miles (+5,628)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,219 miles
    Test number
    457236676743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass145,591 miles (+7,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,591 miles
    Test number
    868328656253
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,381 miles
    Test number
    131053487477
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  4. Fail138,381 miles (+4,362)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,381 miles
    Test number
    747021522183
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  5. Pass134,019 miles (+4,981)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,019 miles
    Test number
    746525500455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,038 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    129,038 miles
    Test number
    856287871583
    • AdvisoryCentral Corrosion on exhaust
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,036 miles (+8,496)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,036 miles
    Test number
    583309479826
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Corrosion on exhaust
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,540 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,540 miles
    Test number
    435654854549
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hole in sill but not with in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken on one side
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Fail120,538 miles (+8,915)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,538 miles
    Test number
    488514280907
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake tight to rotate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hole in sill but not with in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken on one side
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Pass111,623 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,623 miles
    Test number
    529197984624
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken,but system still secure
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer shield is corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  11. Fail111,623 miles (+7,092)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,623 miles
    Test number
    566471470581
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken,but system still secure
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer shield is corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  12. Pass104,531 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,531 miles
    Test number
    707102065141
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryO/s rear beam axle bush deteriorated

  13. Fail104,531 miles (+8,156)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,531 miles
    Test number
    831463130144
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryO/s rear beam axle bush deteriorated

  14. Pass96,375 miles (+9,354)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,375 miles
    Test number
    737641445018
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear beam axle bush is slightly deterioated.

  15. Fail87,021 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,021 miles
    Test number
    149194444437
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass87,021 miles (+6,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,021 miles
    Test number
    357434044097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass80,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,616 miles
    Test number
    136352743428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail80,616 miles (+5,899)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,616 miles
    Test number
    579072343017
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,717 miles (+6,349)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,717 miles
    Test number
    895957332089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,368 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,368 miles
    Test number
    766742641098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,631 miles (+4,959)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,631 miles
    Test number
    200083940048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,672 miles (+3,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,672 miles
    Test number
    781122649057
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  23. Pass55,344 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,344 miles
    Test number
    501865928099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,794 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,794 miles
    Test number
    971156047086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,461 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,461 miles
    Test number
    931227746023
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2.5mm
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 2mm

Questions about S744 AKO

Does S744 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S744 AKO expired on 13 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S744 AKO?
The MOT on S744 AKO expired on 13 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S744 AKO done?
S744 AKO was recorded at 151,219 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 6,229 miles a year.
Has S744 AKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S744 AKO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S744 AKO 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 S744 AKO find?
S744 AKO passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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