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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

S747 EWYMOT history

S747 EWY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

S747 EWY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2026
Mileage
71,434 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S747 EWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S747 EWY was last recorded at 71,434 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 1,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,781 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,653 miles
Average per year
2,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,434 miles
  • 2024 – 69,781 miles
  • 2023 – 67,386 miles
  • 2021 – 65,248 miles
  • 2020 – 63,370 miles
  • 2019 – 60,969 miles
  • 2018 – 59,206 miles
  • 2017 – 57,728 miles
  • 2016 – 56,289 miles
  • 2015 – 54,053 miles
  • 2014 – 51,243 miles
  • 2013 – 50,123 miles
  • 2011 – 48,145 miles
  • 2010 – 41,010 miles
  • 2009 – 38,001 miles
  • 2007 – 32,745 miles
  • 2006 – 29,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,434 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,434 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,434 miles
    Test number
    145436998960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,781 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,781 miles
    Test number
    202497139670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,386 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,386 miles
    Test number
    345591548398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,248 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,248 miles
    Test number
    218792207435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,370 miles (+2,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,370 miles
    Test number
    557231221705
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass60,969 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,969 miles
    Test number
    331032752992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,206 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,206 miles
    Test number
    310222380144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,202 miles (+1,474)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,202 miles
    Test number
    531543345434
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  9. Pass57,728 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,728 miles
    Test number
    653914000321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,724 miles (+1,435)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    832179420578
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  11. Pass56,289 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    221211660171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer wall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out wall craked
  12. Fail56,289 miles (+2,236)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    994210242977
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer wall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out wall craked
  13. Pass54,053 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,053 miles
    Test number
    279579135411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,243 miles (+1,120)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,243 miles
    Test number
    376050554117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  15. Pass50,123 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,123 miles
    Test number
    908696433158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,145 miles
    Test number
    265908521301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,145 miles (+7,135)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,145 miles
    Test number
    675158221355
    • 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)
  18. Pass41,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,010 miles
    Test number
    644004110280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,010 miles (+3,009)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,010 miles
    Test number
    600995000201
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass38,001 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,001 miles
    Test number
    193345289154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,745 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,745 miles
    Test number
    404983557410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  22. Fail32,745 miles (+3,548)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,745 miles
    Test number
    550153457348
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  23. Pass29,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,197 miles
    Test number
    471802956455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S747 EWY

Does S747 EWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S747 EWY expired on 25 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S747 EWY?
The MOT on S747 EWY expired on 25 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S747 EWY done?
S747 EWY was recorded at 71,434 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 2,337 miles a year.
Has S747 EWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S747 EWY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on S747 EWY 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 S747 EWY find?
S747 EWY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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