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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S744 KLNMOT history

S744 KLN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

S744 KLN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2023
Mileage
98,785 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S744 KLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S744 KLN was last recorded at 98,785 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 8,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,707 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
8,078 miles
Average per year
3,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,785 miles
  • 2021 – 90,707 miles
  • 2020 – 89,962 miles
  • 2018 – 88,960 miles
  • 2017 – 87,936 miles
  • 2016 – 84,807 miles
  • 2014 – 72,808 miles
  • 2013 – 66,054 miles
  • 2012 – 56,056 miles
  • 2011 – 53,271 miles
  • 2010 – 51,575 miles
  • 2009 – 49,608 miles
  • 2008 – 45,617 miles
  • 2007 – 43,381 miles
  • 2006 – 39,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,785 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,785 miles
    Test number
    965276200568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,784 miles (+8,077)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,784 miles
    Test number
    398169367343
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass90,707 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,707 miles
    Test number
    538624327316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,962 miles
    Test number
    371893569924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,962 miles (+1,002)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,962 miles
    Test number
    192809380039
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  6. Pass88,960 miles (+1,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    946938507764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,936 miles
    Test number
    759293464849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,936 miles (+3,129)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,936 miles
    Test number
    484933237018
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  9. Pass84,807 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    421637590410
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in top suspension mounts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads look very low

  10. Fail84,807 miles (+11,999)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    568442739538
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in top suspension mounts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads look very low

  11. Pass72,808 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,808 miles
    Test number
    177904374299
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes slight movements
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  12. Fail72,808 miles (+6,754)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,808 miles
    Test number
    348794574454
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  13. Pass66,054 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,054 miles
    Test number
    187598493213
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail66,054 miles (+9,998)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,054 miles
    Test number
    608718893242
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir filter missing found in between side off engine and gear box

  15. Pass56,056 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,056 miles
    Test number
    259808112376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,271 miles (+243)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,271 miles
    Test number
    459178821470
    • NoteFront radiator leaking in 2 areas.

  17. Fail53,028 miles (+1,453)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,028 miles
    Test number
    478675821480
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront radiator leaking in 2 areas.

  18. Pass51,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,575 miles
    Test number
    464681440340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,575 miles (+1,967)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,575 miles
    Test number
    992048630333
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass49,608 miles (+3,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    943774009386
    • 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)

  21. Pass45,617 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,617 miles
    Test number
    493533018420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,381 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    191224917332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,836 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,836 miles
    Test number
    551774916340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteAdvise max amount of compliance in front antiroll bar bushes
    • NoteAdvise rear axle bushes perished & cracking
    • NoteAdvise very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

  24. Pass39,836 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,836 miles
    Test number
    594684816399
    • NoteAdvise max amount of compliance in front antiroll bar bushes
    • NoteAdvise rear axle bushes perished & cracking
    • NoteAdvise very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Questions about S744 KLN

Does S744 KLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S744 KLN expired on 10 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S744 KLN?
The MOT on S744 KLN expired on 10 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S744 KLN done?
S744 KLN was recorded at 98,785 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 3,686 miles a year.
Has S744 KLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S744 KLN has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S744 KLN 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 KLN find?
S744 KLN passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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