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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

S747 EECMOT history

S747 EEC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

S747 EEC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2023
Mileage
90,366 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S747 EEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S747 EEC was last recorded at 90,366 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jan 2007: 15,773 miles, lower than 21,503 miles on 16 Dec 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,355 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 90,366 miles
  • 2021 – 82,489 miles
  • 2020 – 70,923 miles
  • 2019 – 69,423 miles
  • 2018 – 66,979 miles
  • 2017 – 60,187 miles
  • 2016 – 56,925 miles
  • 2015 – 55,021 miles
  • 2014 – 52,334 miles
  • 2013 – 49,249 miles
  • 2012 – 45,784 miles
  • 2011 – 42,303 miles
  • 2010 – 39,349 miles
  • 2009 – 35,619 miles
  • 2008 – 30,805 miles
  • 2007 – 15,773 miles
  • 2005 – 21,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,366 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,366 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,366 miles
    Test number
    859300257328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,355 miles (+7,866)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,355 miles
    Test number
    886904549126
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,489 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,489 miles
    Test number
    232914791297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail82,482 miles (+11,559)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,482 miles
    Test number
    262060569587
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,923 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,923 miles
    Test number
    173728742577
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,907 miles (+1,484)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,907 miles
    Test number
    995153532547
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,423 miles
    Test number
    166271192434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,423 miles (+2,444)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,423 miles
    Test number
    450732282382
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass66,979 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,979 miles
    Test number
    352599043244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,841 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    620542517006
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PIPE/HOSES CORRODING

  11. Fail64,841 miles (+4,654)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    943040075110
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PIPE/HOSES CORRODING

  12. Pass60,187 miles (+3,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,187 miles
    Test number
    284611283702
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES TREAD GETTING LOW
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

  13. Pass56,925 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,925 miles
    Test number
    590690664892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,021 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,021 miles
    Test number
    438147805044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,334 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,334 miles
    Test number
    435850114049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,249 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,249 miles
    Test number
    167380913475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,784 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,784 miles
    Test number
    515799302085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,303 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,303 miles
    Test number
    186420711499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,349 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,349 miles
    Test number
    143921410058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,619 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,619 miles
    Test number
    692759909022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,805 miles (+15,032)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,805 miles
    Test number
    431489908042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,773 miles (-5,730)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,773 miles
    Test number
    101782707407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    21,503 miles
    Test number
    524660255371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,503 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,503 miles
    Test number
    110400655369
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S747 EEC

Does S747 EEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S747 EEC expired on 4 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S747 EEC?
The MOT on S747 EEC expired on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S747 EEC done?
S747 EEC was recorded at 90,366 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 4,058 miles a year.
Has S747 EEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S747 EEC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S747 EEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S747 EEC find?
S747 EEC passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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