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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

S754 DKNMOT history

S754 DKN is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 204,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2023.

S754 DKN red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2023
Mileage
204,481 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S754 DKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S754 DKN was last recorded at 204,481 miles on 19 Jan 2023, 1,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,251 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,230 miles
Average per year
7,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 204,481 miles
  • 2022 – 203,251 miles
  • 2021 – 200,795 miles
  • 2020 – 196,418 miles
  • 2019 – 190,435 miles
  • 2018 – 185,404 miles
  • 2017 – 181,141 miles
  • 2016 – 176,150 miles
  • 2015 – 170,827 miles
  • 2013 – 165,313 miles
  • 2012 – 154,038 miles
  • 2011 – 148,073 miles
  • 2010 – 140,286 miles
  • 2009 – 127,771 miles
  • 2008 – 112,904 miles
  • 2007 – 98,811 miles
  • 2006 – 85,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail204,481 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Steering wheel rim likely to become detached Wheel trim damaged and sharpe edge. (2.2.1 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch liner fouled by wheel. (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Wheel arch repaired cracking sharp. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Wheel arch repaired cracking sharp. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPE'S. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing damage
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill's. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake servo rusting. (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp taped.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle areas of corrosion showing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front small chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Also cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/S & N/S WHEEL ARCHS REPAIRED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail204,481 miles (+1,230)2 dangerous4 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,481 miles
    Test number
    648751363087
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering wheel rim likely to become detached Wheel trim damaged and sharpe edge. (2.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch liner fouled by wheel. (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Wheel arch repaired cracking sharp. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Wheel arch repaired cracking sharp. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPE'S. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill's. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake servo rusting. (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp taped.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle areas of corrosion showing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass203,251 miles (+2,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    203,251 miles
    Test number
    517807434650
    • AdvisoryAreas of chassis rusting, off side wheel arch's repaired.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass200,795 miles (+4,377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    200,795 miles
    Test number
    453419943118
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAreas of chassis rusting

  4. Pass196,418 miles (+5,983)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    196,418 miles
    Test number
    714176620442
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryArea's of chassis rusting.
    • AdvisoryFront & Rear brake disc's rusted & worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryArea's on all brake pipe's rusting.
    • AdvisoryOffside wheel arch's repaired.

  5. Pass190,435 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    190,435 miles
    Test number
    810732484245
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Also cracked (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/S & N/S WHEEL ARCHS REPAIRED

  6. Fail190,429 miles (+5,025)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,429 miles
    Test number
    501550880602
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated foot well (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Also cracked (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryO/S & N/S WHEEL ARCHS REPAIRED
    • AdvisoryREAR SEATS IN THE LOCK DOWN POSITION SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

  7. Pass185,404 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    185,404 miles
    Test number
    338972228514
    • AdvisoryFront screen chipped
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s wheel arches repaired with fibre glass

  8. Fail185,389 miles (+4,248)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,389 miles
    Test number
    621293190043
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront screen chipped
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s wheel arches repaired with fibre glass

  9. Pass181,141 miles (+4,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    181,141 miles
    Test number
    743135487503
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  10. Pass176,150 miles (+5,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    176,150 miles
    Test number
    180873004274
    • AdvisoryMinor noise from o/s rear wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryN/s front outer sill slightly weakened
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s tyres wearing inside edge

  11. Pass170,827 miles (+53)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    170,827 miles
    Test number
    178181825487
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s rear coil spring possibly minor break at lower end
    • NoteRear parking brake efficiency only just met 18%

  12. Fail170,774 miles (+5,461)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,774 miles
    Test number
    166635915406
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s rear coil spring possibly minor break at lower end

  13. Pass165,313 miles (+4,643)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    165,313 miles
    Test number
    188495363344
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass160,670 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    160,670 miles
    Test number
    109721723039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass154,038 miles (+5,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    154,038 miles
    Test number
    807191412030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass148,073 miles (+7,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    148,073 miles
    Test number
    157377611473
    • 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)

  17. Pass140,286 miles (+12,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    140,286 miles
    Test number
    984362110002
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass127,771 miles (+14,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    127,771 miles
    Test number
    400929419048
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail112,904 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,904 miles
    Test number
    154224328490
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  20. Pass112,904 miles (+14,093)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    112,904 miles
    Test number
    471954228000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,811 miles (+13,161)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    98,811 miles
    Test number
    530298817009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    85,650 miles
    Test number
    661713656012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,650 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,650 miles
    Test number
    702178146099
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about S754 DKN

Does S754 DKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S754 DKN expired on 27 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S754 DKN?
The MOT on S754 DKN expired on 27 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S754 DKN done?
S754 DKN was recorded at 204,481 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2023, an average of 7,023 miles a year.
Has S754 DKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S754 DKN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S754 DKN 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 S754 DKN find?
S754 DKN failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front steering wheel rim likely to become detached wheel trim damaged and sharpe edge.; nearside front undertray likely to become detached wheel arch liner fouled by wheel.; nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 16 more.

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