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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S749 ABDMOT history

S749 ABD is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 149,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S749 ABD red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,649 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S749 ABD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S749 ABD was last recorded at 149,649 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 4,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,119 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,530 miles
Average per year
3,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,649 miles
  • 2025 – 145,119 miles
  • 2024 – 141,647 miles
  • 2023 – 138,276 miles
  • 2022 – 136,045 miles
  • 2021 – 132,217 miles
  • 2020 – 127,298 miles
  • 2019 – 122,279 miles
  • 2018 – 116,072 miles
  • 2017 – 110,351 miles
  • 2016 – 107,064 miles
  • 2015 – 103,376 miles
  • 2014 – 99,681 miles
  • 2013 – 95,319 miles
  • 2012 – 92,963 miles
  • 2011 – 90,885 miles
  • 2010 – 88,648 miles
  • 2009 – 86,040 miles
  • 2008 – 82,605 miles
  • 2007 – 77,452 miles
  • 2006 – 73,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,649 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front wing damaged and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,649 miles (+4,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,649 miles
    Test number
    447832752321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass145,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    145,119 miles
    Test number
    629327944392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail145,119 miles (+3,472)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,119 miles
    Test number
    368772696778
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,647 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,647 miles
    Test number
    595087661003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,276 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,276 miles
    Test number
    478333840235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged and corroded

  6. Fail138,222 miles (+2,177)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,222 miles
    Test number
    160836600617
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged and corroded

  7. Pass136,045 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,045 miles
    Test number
    946445116420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,217 miles (+4,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,217 miles
    Test number
    696980005881
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread background fading (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass127,298 miles (+5,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,298 miles
    Test number
    270256583394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDEDLINE (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass122,279 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,279 miles
    Test number
    218987566361
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail122,262 miles (+6,190)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,262 miles
    Test number
    218388447960
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass116,072 miles (+5,721)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,072 miles
    Test number
    291812944828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,351 miles (+3,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,351 miles
    Test number
    689092900250
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass107,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,064 miles
    Test number
    513190963867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail107,064 miles (+3,688)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,064 miles
    Test number
    119924819457
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass103,376 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,376 miles
    Test number
    586942511432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,294 miles (+3,613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,294 miles
    Test number
    130393997707
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass99,681 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,681 miles
    Test number
    736467484207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,680 miles (+4,361)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,680 miles
    Test number
    636136684216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass95,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,319 miles
    Test number
    127204483236
    • 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)

  21. Fail95,319 miles (+2,356)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,319 miles
    Test number
    857584883208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  22. Pass92,963 miles (+2,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,963 miles
    Test number
    649422372278
    • 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)

  23. Pass90,885 miles (+45)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,885 miles
    Test number
    359567381425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside driveshaft oil leak

  24. Fail90,840 miles (+2,192)3 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,840 miles
    Test number
    667557571247
    • DangerousFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine oil level on minimum
    • NoteNearside driveshaft oil leak

  25. Pass88,648 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    88,648 miles
    Test number
    800469370223
    • NoteEngine splash tray (under tray) damaged and hanging down
    • NoteNearside inner c.v boot not sealing propperly ,resulting in grease escaping from the c.v joint
    • NoteOff side rear wheel binding on slighty
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt as the belt is through a child seat ,partial inspectian was carried out from were was visable .

  26. Fail88,632 miles (+2,592)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,632 miles
    Test number
    960429270203
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine splash tray (under tray) damaged and hanging down
    • NoteNearside inner c.v boot not sealing propperly ,resulting in grease escaping from the c.v joint
    • NoteOff side rear wheel binding on slighty
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt as the belt is through a child seat ,partial inspectian was carried out from were was visable .

  27. Pass86,040 miles (+57)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,040 miles
    Test number
    804828679235
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine undershield broken
    • NoteGearbox oil leaks
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

  28. Fail85,983 miles (+3,378)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,983 miles
    Test number
    721911779277
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine undershield broken
    • NoteGearbox oil leaks
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

  29. Pass82,605 miles (+5,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,605 miles
    Test number
    334376078289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass77,452 miles (+4,378)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,452 miles
    Test number
    233725477222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension 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)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyre perished on side walls

  31. Pass73,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    73,074 miles
    Test number
    321345576260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S749 ABD

Does S749 ABD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S749 ABD is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S749 ABD?
The MOT on S749 ABD is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S749 ABD done?
S749 ABD was recorded at 149,649 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,827 miles a year.
Has S749 ABD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S749 ABD has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S749 ABD 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 S749 ABD find?
S749 ABD passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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