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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S746 AAFMOT history

S746 AAF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 94,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2022.

S746 AAF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2023
Mileage
94,403 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S746 AAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
24 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S746 AAF was last recorded at 94,403 miles on 24 May 2022, 5,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,559 miles · 9 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
5,844 miles
Average per year
2,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,403 miles
  • 2021 – 88,559 miles
  • 2020 – 88,281 miles
  • 2019 – 87,696 miles
  • 2018 – 86,900 miles
  • 2017 – 85,566 miles
  • 2016 – 84,466 miles
  • 2015 – 82,470 miles
  • 2014 – 79,692 miles
  • 2013 – 77,618 miles
  • 2012 – 74,652 miles
  • 2011 – 72,186 miles
  • 2010 – 69,231 miles
  • 2009 – 66,595 miles
  • 2008 – 63,683 miles
  • 2007 – 60,496 miles
  • 2006 – 56,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,403 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront brake backing plates corroded

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    560594487727
    • AdvisoryFront brake backing plates corroded

  2. Fail94,403 miles (+5,844)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    122146775449
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront brake backing plates corroded

  3. Pass88,559 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,559 miles
    Test number
    176161670560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail88,422 miles (+141)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,422 miles
    Test number
    746333855990
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass88,281 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,281 miles
    Test number
    950926638718
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail88,281 miles (+585)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,281 miles
    Test number
    506106745606
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass87,696 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,696 miles
    Test number
    205077883635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes attaching to the ABS pump are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail87,691 miles (+791)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,691 miles
    Test number
    552601767171
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes attaching to the ABS pump are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass86,900 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,900 miles
    Test number
    546495010961
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened by mount points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail86,900 miles (+1,334)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,900 miles
    Test number
    425111365053
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened by mount points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess tube (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess tube (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass85,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,566 miles
    Test number
    809431277216
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are cracking slightly between treads

  12. Fail85,566 miles (+1,100)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,566 miles
    Test number
    183093181152
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are cracking slightly between treads

  13. Pass84,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,466 miles
    Test number
    172279322625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,466 miles (+1,996)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,466 miles
    Test number
    278214376501
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splitting at edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass82,470 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,470 miles
    Test number
    547935495111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    368513604457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,692 miles (+2,074)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    537503004223
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass77,618 miles (+2,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,618 miles
    Test number
    299171313200
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass74,652 miles (+2,466)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,652 miles
    Test number
    946187202241
    • NoteAll suspension parts corroded including front subframe and rear axle beam
    • NoteOsr brake slight bind

  20. Pass72,186 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,186 miles
    Test number
    596180601219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,231 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,231 miles
    Test number
    224574690100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteLhr handbrake cable casing bulging slightly from corrosion.

  22. Pass69,231 miles (+2,636)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,231 miles
    Test number
    423234590132
    • NoteLhr handbrake cable casing bulging slightly from corrosion.

  23. Pass66,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,595 miles
    Test number
    914165699147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,595 miles (+2,912)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,595 miles
    Test number
    264625299423
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass63,683 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,683 miles
    Test number
    960877698125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,496 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    412005207245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,375 miles
    Test number
    684414896156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S746 AAF

Does S746 AAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S746 AAF expired on 8 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S746 AAF?
The MOT on S746 AAF expired on 8 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S746 AAF done?
S746 AAF was recorded at 94,403 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2022, an average of 2,397 miles a year.
Has S746 AAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S746 AAF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S746 AAF 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 S746 AAF find?
S746 AAF passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2022 with 1 advisory: front brake backing plates corroded.

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