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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S749 BDVMOT history

S749 BDV is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 195,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

S749 BDV white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
195,877 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S749 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S749 BDV was last recorded at 195,877 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 8,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,891 miles · 23 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
8,986 miles
Average per year
5,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 195,877 miles
  • 2020 – 186,891 miles
  • 2019 – 182,662 miles
  • 2018 – 178,522 miles
  • 2017 – 172,216 miles
  • 2016 – 158,642 miles
  • 2015 – 150,465 miles
  • 2014 – 145,028 miles
  • 2013 – 137,732 miles
  • 2012 – 132,635 miles
  • 2011 – 127,855 miles
  • 2010 – 120,261 miles
  • 2009 – 115,405 miles
  • 2008 – 110,923 miles
  • 2006 – 104,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,877 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from n/s steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished and broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated boot

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,877 miles (+8,986)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    195,877 miles
    Test number
    242689050329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from n/s steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass186,891 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    186,891 miles
    Test number
    761022800297
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished and broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished

  3. Fail186,890 miles (+4,228)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,890 miles
    Test number
    510499275611
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flow not too low and erratic idle speed. Emissions aborted due to multiple failed attempts
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished and broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished

  4. Pass182,662 miles (+4,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    182,662 miles
    Test number
    655968916159
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass178,522 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    178,522 miles
    Test number
    974797051920
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail178,522 miles (+38)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,522 miles
    Test number
    330291649025
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail178,484 miles (+6,268)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,484 miles
    Test number
    588416187925
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror taped
    • AdvisoryWear both front droplink bushes
    • AdvisoryWear front discs
    • AdvisoryWear slight pitting rear discs

  8. Pass172,216 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    172,216 miles
    Test number
    933551832696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and offside front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

  9. Fail172,216 miles (+13,574)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,216 miles
    Test number
    824023257102
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and offside front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass158,642 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    158,642 miles
    Test number
    428922593659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter deteriorated and twisted

  11. Fail158,642 miles (+8,177)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,642 miles
    Test number
    459603908277
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter deteriorated and twisted

  12. Pass150,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    150,465 miles
    Test number
    879508275067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail150,465 miles (+5,437)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,465 miles
    Test number
    787387975001
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail145,028 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,028 miles
    Test number
    117918674480
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass145,028 miles (+7,296)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    145,028 miles
    Test number
    155298474465
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass137,732 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    137,732 miles
    Test number
    286229073078
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail137,732 miles (+5,097)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,732 miles
    Test number
    775639473023
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass132,635 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    132,635 miles
    Test number
    698780282097
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail132,635 miles (+4,780)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,635 miles
    Test number
    858770682036
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass127,855 miles (+7,594)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    127,855 miles
    Test number
    257682481007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,261 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    120,261 miles
    Test number
    821964170019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass115,405 miles (+4,482)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    115,405 miles
    Test number
    112349479439
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass110,923 miles (+6,231)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    110,923 miles
    Test number
    653353158038
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass104,692 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    104,692 miles
    Test number
    602153996283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,691 miles (+1,275)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,691 miles
    Test number
    611911796254
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  26. Pass103,416 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    103,416 miles
    Test number
    444581306250
    • NoteNote N/S/R tyre wearing on outter edge
    • NoteNote O/S/R handbrake reading slightly low

Questions about S749 BDV

Does S749 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S749 BDV expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S749 BDV?
The MOT on S749 BDV expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S749 BDV done?
S749 BDV was recorded at 195,877 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 5,951 miles a year.
Has S749 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S749 BDV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on S749 BDV 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 BDV find?
S749 BDV passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from n/s steering rack gaiter; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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