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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc

S745 LRNMOT history

S745 LRN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 134,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

S745 LRN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,242 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S745 LRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S745 LRN was last recorded at 134,242 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,242 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,242 miles
  • 2024 – 134,242 miles
  • 2023 – 134,242 miles
  • 2022 – 134,200 miles
  • 2021 – 128,815 miles
  • 2020 – 125,688 miles
  • 2019 – 122,287 miles
  • 2018 – 116,624 miles
  • 2017 – 110,006 miles
  • 2016 – 104,119 miles
  • 2015 – 95,422 miles
  • 2014 – 86,594 miles
  • 2013 – 75,419 miles
  • 2012 – 66,869 miles
  • 2011 – 57,252 miles
  • 2010 – 48,079 miles
  • 2009 – 40,415 miles
  • 2008 – 35,430 miles
  • 2007 – 30,243 miles
  • 2006 – 20,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,242 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,242 miles
    Test number
    654543450668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass134,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,242 miles
    Test number
    892256914185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,242 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,242 miles
    Test number
    678106287647
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectrical faults on dashboard
    • AdvisorySpeedometer inop

  4. Fail134,239 miles (+39)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,239 miles
    Test number
    864777797662
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDirection indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp emits reversing lamps (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectrical faults on dashboard
    • AdvisorySpeedometer inop

  5. Pass134,200 miles (+5,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,200 miles
    Test number
    547462177687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass128,815 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,815 miles
    Test number
    441686451496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,814 miles (+3,126)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,814 miles
    Test number
    154484491358
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass125,688 miles (+3,401)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,688 miles
    Test number
    521243271412
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass122,287 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,287 miles
    Test number
    915241693664
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail122,286 miles (+5,662)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,286 miles
    Test number
    356128447677
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass116,624 miles (+6,618)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,624 miles
    Test number
    660871170220
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass110,006 miles (+5,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,006 miles
    Test number
    105435584111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  13. Pass104,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,119 miles
    Test number
    644900012291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,119 miles (+8,697)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,119 miles
    Test number
    565092763441
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass95,422 miles (+8,828)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,422 miles
    Test number
    183460052603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,594 miles
    Test number
    106047594231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,594 miles (+11,175)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,594 miles
    Test number
    849247794220
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass75,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,419 miles
    Test number
    618954393239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,419 miles (+8,550)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,419 miles
    Test number
    899134093248
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass66,869 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,869 miles
    Test number
    575952592238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteExhaust centre support bracket broken

  21. Fail66,869 miles (+9,617)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,869 miles
    Test number
    488511792201
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f +o/s/f strut top slight play - n/s/r tyre edged - exhaust centre support broken .

  22. Pass57,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    179629651277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,252 miles (+9,173)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    885579351214
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass48,079 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,079 miles
    Test number
    553792250288
    • NoteNail in front tyre

  25. Fail48,076 miles (+7,661)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,076 miles
    Test number
    842783840240
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in front tyre

  26. Pass40,415 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,415 miles
    Test number
    864341659273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,430 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,430 miles
    Test number
    341677748485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,243 miles
    Test number
    173140757250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,243 miles (+9,890)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,243 miles
    Test number
    510010257227
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass20,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,353 miles
    Test number
    844020356275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about S745 LRN

Does S745 LRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S745 LRN is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S745 LRN?
The MOT on S745 LRN is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S745 LRN done?
S745 LRN was recorded at 134,242 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 5,898 miles a year.
Has S745 LRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S745 LRN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S745 LRN 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 LRN find?
S745 LRN passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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