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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S760 SBEMOT history

S760 SBE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 152,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

S760 SBE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
152,569 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S760 SBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S760 SBE was last recorded at 152,569 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,562 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,569 miles
  • 2025 – 149,314 miles
  • 2024 – 145,769 miles
  • 2023 – 142,674 miles
  • 2022 – 139,727 miles
  • 2021 – 136,402 miles
  • 2020 – 133,740 miles
  • 2019 – 126,887 miles
  • 2018 – 120,587 miles
  • 2017 – 113,580 miles
  • 2016 – 106,084 miles
  • 2015 – 99,975 miles
  • 2014 – 96,206 miles
  • 2013 – 93,429 miles
  • 2012 – 89,402 miles
  • 2011 – 84,312 miles
  • 2010 – 79,084 miles
  • 2009 – 74,824 miles
  • 2008 – 70,439 miles
  • 2007 – 65,161 miles
  • 2006 – 59,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,569 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,569 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    152,569 miles
    Test number
    383717346644
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail152,562 miles (+3,248)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,562 miles
    Test number
    107901508652
    • DangerousAnti-roll bar likely to become detached snapped in half (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass149,314 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    149,314 miles
    Test number
    224794555537
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,314 miles (+3,545)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,314 miles
    Test number
    116162213748
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,769 miles (+3,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,769 miles
    Test number
    778418678947
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass142,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,674 miles
    Test number
    635378182537
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail142,674 miles (+2,947)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,674 miles
    Test number
    850118544664
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass139,727 miles (+3,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,727 miles
    Test number
    790949221526
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass136,402 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,402 miles
    Test number
    448437671424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail136,402 miles (+2,662)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,402 miles
    Test number
    992324390568
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass133,740 miles (+277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,740 miles
    Test number
    366350068975
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail133,463 miles (+6,576)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,463 miles
    Test number
    672209806033
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

  13. Pass126,887 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,887 miles
    Test number
    230195254148
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail126,838 miles (+6,251)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,838 miles
    Test number
    687758513107
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass120,587 miles (+7,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,587 miles
    Test number
    777828025141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass113,580 miles (+7,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,580 miles
    Test number
    412023106546
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both front (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass106,084 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,084 miles
    Test number
    371591832858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance lower than offside.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail106,084 miles (+6,109)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,084 miles
    Test number
    253279012018
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance lower than offside.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail99,975 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,975 miles
    Test number
    229207155036
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass99,975 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,975 miles
    Test number
    306147855012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,206 miles (+2,777)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,206 miles
    Test number
    686859944098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear number plate character spacing slightly wide.

  22. Pass93,429 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,429 miles
    Test number
    626302153044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,427 miles (+4,025)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,427 miles
    Test number
    678411453083
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear disc scored.

  24. Fail89,402 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,402 miles
    Test number
    375277242078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass89,402 miles (+5,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    89,402 miles
    Test number
    936237642088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass84,312 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,312 miles
    Test number
    198827141425
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  27. Fail84,312 miles (+5,228)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,312 miles
    Test number
    708117941068
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testTyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  28. Pass79,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,084 miles
    Test number
    241687020064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail79,084 miles (+4,260)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,084 miles
    Test number
    401467920043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  30. Pass74,824 miles (+4,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,824 miles
    Test number
    641646559059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  31. Pass70,439 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,439 miles
    Test number
    853837458049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass65,161 miles (+5,976)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    65,161 miles
    Test number
    984090967035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass59,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,185 miles
    Test number
    142555956408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S760 SBE

Does S760 SBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S760 SBE is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S760 SBE?
The MOT on S760 SBE is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S760 SBE done?
S760 SBE was recorded at 152,569 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 4,579 miles a year.
Has S760 SBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S760 SBE has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S760 SBE 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 S760 SBE find?
S760 SBE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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