
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
Pass136,685 miles (+270)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 136,685 miles
- Test number
- 450764727754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,415 miles (+409)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 136,415 miles
- Test number
- 375265892935
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
Pass122,855 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 122,855 miles
- Test number
- 349817522241
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
Pass109,290 miles (+6,629)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 109,290 miles
- Test number
- 799614091073
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass91,442 miles (+9,705)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 91,442 miles
- Test number
- 132561899017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,737 miles (+11,439)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 81,737 miles
- Test number
- 991897288036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,298 miles (+11,611)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 70,298 miles
- Test number
- 531750187007
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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