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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S745 BDVMOT history

S745 BDV is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

S745 BDV green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,102 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S745 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S745 BDV was last recorded at 124,102 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,540 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,562 miles
Average per year
1,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,102 miles
  • 2025 – 122,540 miles
  • 2024 – 121,640 miles
  • 2023 – 121,404 miles
  • 2021 – 121,215 miles
  • 2020 – 119,874 miles
  • 2018 – 119,839 miles
  • 2017 – 118,461 miles
  • 2016 – 117,676 miles
  • 2015 – 115,818 miles
  • 2014 – 110,144 miles
  • 2013 – 103,935 miles
  • 2011 – 102,960 miles
  • 2010 – 102,292 miles
  • 2009 – 99,807 miles
  • 2008 – 97,298 miles
  • 2007 – 94,438 miles
  • 2006 – 89,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,102 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,102 miles (+1,562)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,102 miles
    Test number
    467102988357
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass122,540 miles (+900)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,540 miles
    Test number
    217514623865
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,640 miles (+236)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,640 miles
    Test number
    639162534957
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,404 miles (+189)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    188857439023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass121,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,215 miles
    Test number
    511582957834
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail121,215 miles (+1,341)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,215 miles
    Test number
    400263256659
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit repaired by tape

  7. Pass119,874 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,874 miles
    Test number
    568307477096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass119,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,839 miles
    Test number
    747241298914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,839 miles (+1,378)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,839 miles
    Test number
    979258255163
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass118,461 miles (+785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,461 miles
    Test number
    413705776985
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass117,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,676 miles
    Test number
    690003308872
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail117,676 miles (+1,858)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,676 miles
    Test number
    580157060482
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass115,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,818 miles
    Test number
    573731473318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail115,818 miles (+5,674)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,818 miles
    Test number
    549824680727
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass110,144 miles (+6,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,144 miles
    Test number
    668409824108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass103,935 miles (+975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,935 miles
    Test number
    755389513185
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass102,960 miles (+668)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    102,960 miles
    Test number
    528981831249
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to nearside outer sill
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass102,292 miles (+2,485)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,292 miles
    Test number
    220879420262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChip to windscreen
    • NoteDamage to nearside sill and body
    • NoteDamp around power steering pipe?
    • NoteNearside front inner cv joint seaping grease

  19. Pass99,807 miles (+2,509)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    99,807 miles
    Test number
    151289829276
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside outer sill damaged

  20. Pass97,298 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    562555728281
    • NoteCant see some brake pipes
    • NoteDamp around ns power steering pipe
    • NoteInner front pads low and rear discs thin
    • NoteNsf rear arm bush wearing
    • NoteRear axle bushes cracking
    • NoteSlight play nsf top mount

  21. Fail97,295 miles (+2,857)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,295 miles
    Test number
    652475628245
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteCant see some brake pipes
    • NoteDamp around ns power steering pipe
    • NoteInner front pads low and rear discs thin
    • NoteNsf rear arm bush wearing
    • NoteRear axle bushes cracking
    • NoteSlight play nsf top mount

  22. Pass94,438 miles (+5,279)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    94,438 miles
    Test number
    193773017262
    • NoteNail osr tyre, †rear brake pipes furring, †rear tyres low, †some flexis hard to see

  23. Pass89,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    89,159 miles
    Test number
    694256516264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S745 BDV

Does S745 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S745 BDV is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S745 BDV?
The MOT on S745 BDV is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S745 BDV done?
S745 BDV was recorded at 124,102 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 1,795 miles a year.
Has S745 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S745 BDV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S745 BDV 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 S745 BDV find?
S745 BDV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: central front upper oil leak, but not excessive oil filter; central rear lower exhaust mounting defective; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 5 more.

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