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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

S746 WOFMOT history

S746 WOF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

S746 WOF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
143,259 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S746 WOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S746 WOF was last recorded at 143,259 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 6,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,856 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,403 miles
Average per year
4,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,259 miles
  • 2022 – 136,856 miles
  • 2021 – 136,685 miles
  • 2020 – 136,415 miles
  • 2019 – 136,006 miles
  • 2018 – 134,923 miles
  • 2017 – 133,695 miles
  • 2016 – 128,120 miles
  • 2015 – 122,855 miles
  • 2014 – 119,336 miles
  • 2013 – 116,133 miles
  • 2012 – 114,721 miles
  • 2011 – 109,290 miles
  • 2010 – 102,661 miles
  • 2009 – 91,442 miles
  • 2008 – 81,737 miles
  • 2007 – 70,298 miles
  • 2006 – 58,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,259 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking between tread and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking between tread and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,259 miles (+6,403)9 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,259 miles
    Test number
    858933471257
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking between tread and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking between tread and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass136,856 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,856 miles
    Test number
    441363441532
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass136,685 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,685 miles
    Test number
    450764727754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,415 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,415 miles
    Test number
    375265892935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,006 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    136,006 miles
    Test number
    504146995566
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail135,971 miles (+1,048)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,971 miles
    Test number
    162439980431
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass134,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,923 miles
    Test number
    111833964590
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail134,922 miles (+1,227)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,922 miles
    Test number
    912377596685
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested excessive bind on nearside rear (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass133,695 miles (+82)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,695 miles
    Test number
    408244173878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail133,613 miles (+5,493)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,613 miles
    Test number
    233054628885
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass128,120 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    128,120 miles
    Test number
    948597589279
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edges
  12. Fail128,078 miles (+5,223)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,078 miles
    Test number
    351820720833
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle at mounting area (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp rusted through (7.1.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to excess smoke from exhaust (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edges
  13. Pass122,855 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    122,855 miles
    Test number
    349817522241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,835 miles (+3,499)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,835 miles
    Test number
    219164025200
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
  15. Pass119,336 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,336 miles
    Test number
    318117124268
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
  16. Fail119,310 miles (+3,177)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,310 miles
    Test number
    949314524298
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
  17. Pass116,133 miles (+1,412)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,133 miles
    Test number
    507910123295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise n/s drum stick slight movement
  18. Pass114,721 miles (+5,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    114,721 miles
    Test number
    129569352183
    • 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)
  19. Pass109,290 miles (+6,629)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,290 miles
    Test number
    799614091073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,661 miles (+11,219)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,661 miles
    Test number
    984045980034
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise fuel tank strap corroded
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r wheel slight binding
    • NoteAdvise return feed from power steering slight dampness
  21. Fail91,442 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    110481899429
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  22. Pass91,442 miles (+9,705)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    132561899017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,737 miles (+11,439)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,737 miles
    Test number
    991897288036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,298 miles (+11,611)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,298 miles
    Test number
    531750187007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,687 miles
    Test number
    934727386096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S746 WOF

Does S746 WOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S746 WOF expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S746 WOF?
The MOT on S746 WOF expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S746 WOF done?
S746 WOF was recorded at 143,259 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 4,821 miles a year.
Has S746 WOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S746 WOF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S746 WOF 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 WOF find?
S746 WOF failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 9 major defects and 10 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 16 more.

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