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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S758 SKLMOT history

S758 SKL is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 102,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

S758 SKL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
102,019 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S758 SKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S758 SKL was last recorded at 102,019 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,014 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,019 miles
  • 2024 – 88,930 miles
  • 2023 – 80,563 miles
  • 2022 – 75,295 miles
  • 2021 – 75,084 miles
  • 2020 – 68,619 miles
  • 2019 – 65,952 miles
  • 2018 – 57,866 miles
  • 2017 – 54,128 miles
  • 2016 – 52,461 miles
  • 2015 – 50,487 miles
  • 2014 – 48,088 miles
  • 2013 – 45,611 miles
  • 2012 – 43,000 miles
  • 2011 – 39,953 miles
  • 2010 – 37,137 miles
  • 2009 – 34,580 miles
  • 2008 – 33,034 miles
  • 2007 – 31,022 miles
  • 2006 – 29,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,019 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,019 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,019 miles
    Test number
    987461577875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,014 miles (+13,084)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,014 miles
    Test number
    314705068617
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,930 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    575651889659
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  4. Fail88,928 miles (+8,365)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,928 miles
    Test number
    404724655816
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  5. Pass80,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,563 miles
    Test number
    496529550364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,563 miles (+5,268)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,563 miles
    Test number
    895597510724
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass75,295 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,295 miles
    Test number
    211208018584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail75,295 miles (+211)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,295 miles
    Test number
    783365325064
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail75,084 miles (+6,465)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,084 miles
    Test number
    169146118674
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mount worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass68,619 miles (+2,667)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,619 miles
    Test number
    350559641486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay to front upper strut mounts

  11. Pass65,952 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,952 miles
    Test number
    625765587995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail65,952 miles (+8,086)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,952 miles
    Test number
    565759052772
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass57,866 miles (+3,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    696891480681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass54,128 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,128 miles
    Test number
    150018946354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Fail54,104 miles (+1,643)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,104 miles
    Test number
    936946326624
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass52,461 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,461 miles
    Test number
    616942574374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail52,461 miles (+1,974)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,461 miles
    Test number
    602889966444
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to ply inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass50,487 miles (+2,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,487 miles
    Test number
    167124660621
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deonding.
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm rear bush rubber soft.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge.

  19. Pass48,088 miles (+13)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,088 miles
    Test number
    539909134393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteN/S/F tyre sidewall scuffed/cut & tyre lightly perished
    • NoteRear brakes have a slight bind
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail48,075 miles (+2,464)1 failure5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,075 miles
    Test number
    336497934389
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteN/S/F tyre sidewall scuffed/cut & tyre lightly perished
    • NoteRear brakes have a slight bind
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass45,611 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,611 miles
    Test number
    307771043389
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlght binding both rear brakes

  22. Fail45,611 miles (+2,611)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,611 miles
    Test number
    225278133324
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlght binding both rear brakes

  23. Fail43,000 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,000 miles
    Test number
    136710012368
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  24. Pass43,000 miles (+3,047)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,000 miles
    Test number
    758640712369
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  25. Pass39,953 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,953 miles
    Test number
    327905401328
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail39,942 miles (+2,805)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,942 miles
    Test number
    657395901328
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass37,137 miles (+2,557)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,137 miles
    Test number
    100523610365
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteO/S/R brake has a slight bind

  28. Pass34,580 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,580 miles
    Test number
    280964599240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish,.

  29. Fail34,580 miles (+1,546)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,580 miles
    Test number
    774384999219
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish,.

  30. Pass33,034 miles (+2,012)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,034 miles
    Test number
    580092788258
    • NoteBoth front tyres and offside rear tyre low on tread.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing on sidewalls.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

  31. Pass31,022 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,022 miles
    Test number
    992676947252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass29,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,300 miles
    Test number
    472635856211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S758 SKL

Does S758 SKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S758 SKL expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S758 SKL?
The MOT on S758 SKL expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S758 SKL done?
S758 SKL was recorded at 102,019 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 3,957 miles a year.
Has S758 SKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S758 SKL has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S758 SKL 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 S758 SKL find?
S758 SKL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm; oil leak, but not excessive.

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