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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S74 ATAMOT history

S74 ATA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 82,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

S74 ATA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,753 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S74 ATA
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
6 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S74 ATA was last recorded at 82,753 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 1,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,795 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,958 miles
Average per year
2,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,753 miles
  • 2025 – 80,795 miles
  • 2024 – 74,491 miles
  • 2023 – 73,118 miles
  • 2022 – 70,362 miles
  • 2021 – 67,230 miles
  • 2020 – 64,709 miles
  • 2019 – 60,882 miles
  • 2018 – 57,666 miles
  • 2017 – 55,266 miles
  • 2016 – 52,547 miles
  • 2015 – 49,033 miles
  • 2014 – 44,272 miles
  • 2013 – 43,083 miles
  • 2012 – 43,040 miles
  • 2011 – 38,197 miles
  • 2010 – 36,050 miles
  • 2009 – 34,235 miles
  • 2008 – 31,010 miles
  • 2007 – 27,642 miles
  • 2006 – 26,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,753 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine Breather Pipe Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • O/S Rear Brake Slight Binding and Showing Signs of Over Heating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake Servo Pipe Chaffing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,753 miles (+1,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,753 miles
    Test number
    572659817512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass80,795 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,795 miles
    Test number
    328685569772
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail80,754 miles (+6,263)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,754 miles
    Test number
    804011847812
    • MajorNearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,491 miles (+1,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,491 miles
    Test number
    452974047035
    • AdvisoryEngine Breather Pipe Cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,118 miles (+2,756)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,118 miles
    Test number
    162769285725
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Breather Pipe Cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    937432495141
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail70,362 miles (+3,132)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    496152199552
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,230 miles (+2,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,230 miles
    Test number
    786148331768
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass64,709 miles (+3,827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,709 miles
    Test number
    585988242661
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM BUSH PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,882 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,882 miles
    Test number
    841773267225
    • AdvisoryO/S Rear Brake Slight Binding and Showing Signs of Over Heating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail60,827 miles (+3,161)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,827 miles
    Test number
    554231826220
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S Rear Brake Slight Binding and Showing Signs of Over Heating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY Close To Limit and Worn Badly Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass57,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,666 miles
    Test number
    634442321782
    • AdvisoryBrake Servo Pipe Chaffing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail57,666 miles (+2,400)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,666 miles
    Test number
    937512762976
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake Servo Pipe Chaffing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass55,266 miles (+2,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,266 miles
    Test number
    255931934777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc corroded

  15. Pass52,547 miles (+3,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,547 miles
    Test number
    331305955156
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass49,033 miles (+4,761)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,033 miles
    Test number
    237765215020
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge

  17. Pass44,272 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,272 miles
    Test number
    168103604436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,083 miles (+43)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,083 miles
    Test number
    348713403078
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot seeping grease

  19. Fail43,040 miles (+1,594)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,040 miles
    Test number
    197284362347
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot seeping grease

  20. Pass41,446 miles (+3,249)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,446 miles
    Test number
    855985002026
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot appears to be seeping grease

  21. Pass38,197 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,197 miles
    Test number
    619385601049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front inner c.v boot leaking
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded

  22. Fail38,197 miles (+2,147)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,197 miles
    Test number
    318894501034
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front inner c.v boot leaking
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brake disc(s) corroded

  23. Pass36,050 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,050 miles
    Test number
    621745410022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc shows signs of corrosion

  24. Fail36,050 miles (+1,815)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,050 miles
    Test number
    114304510489
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc shows signs of corrosion
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn onedges

  25. Pass34,235 miles (+3,225)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,235 miles
    Test number
    763109109044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edges

  26. Pass31,010 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,010 miles
    Test number
    270039508006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,642 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,642 miles
    Test number
    603325307047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,037 miles
    Test number
    732806206099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail26,037 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,037 miles
    Test number
    751056206064
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall cracking

Questions about S74 ATA

Does S74 ATA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S74 ATA is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S74 ATA?
The MOT on S74 ATA is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S74 ATA done?
S74 ATA was recorded at 82,753 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 2,797 miles a year.
Has S74 ATA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S74 ATA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S74 ATA 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 S74 ATA find?
S74 ATA passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minor pitting and corrosion.

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