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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,400 cc

S761 SATMOT history

S761 SAT is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2024.

S761 SAT red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2025
Mileage
84,934 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S761 SAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
14 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S761 SAT was last recorded at 84,934 miles on 14 May 2024, 7,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,345 miles · 2 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
7,589 miles
Average per year
3,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,934 miles
  • 2023 – 77,345 miles
  • 2022 – 69,747 miles
  • 2021 – 65,613 miles
  • 2020 – 63,159 miles
  • 2019 – 61,355 miles
  • 2018 – 58,897 miles
  • 2017 – 55,555 miles
  • 2016 – 52,440 miles
  • 2015 – 49,380 miles
  • 2014 – 46,764 miles
  • 2013 – 43,473 miles
  • 2012 – 41,124 miles
  • 2011 – 38,519 miles
  • 2010 – 37,596 miles
  • 2009 – 35,363 miles
  • 2008 – 29,668 miles
  • 2007 – 23,628 miles
  • 2006 – 17,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,934 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,934 miles (+7,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,934 miles
    Test number
    183256719648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,345 miles (+7,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    224948786709
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass69,747 miles (+4,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,747 miles
    Test number
    312155769922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass65,613 miles (+2,454)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,613 miles
    Test number
    179179869962
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass63,159 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,159 miles
    Test number
    104940203337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail63,159 miles (+1,804)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,159 miles
    Test number
    296955450793
    • MajorBraking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass61,355 miles (+2,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    61,355 miles
    Test number
    427223997953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryServo pipe deteriorated

  8. Pass58,897 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,897 miles
    Test number
    272964482107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe deteriorated

  9. Fail58,897 miles (+3,342)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,897 miles
    Test number
    991106601810
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe deteriorated

  10. Pass55,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,555 miles
    Test number
    157133290498
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail55,555 miles (+3,115)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,555 miles
    Test number
    952808582481
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass52,440 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,440 miles
    Test number
    842991064858
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail52,440 miles (+3,060)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,440 miles
    Test number
    886397639733
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass49,380 miles (+2,616)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,380 miles
    Test number
    349331205293
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  15. Pass46,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,764 miles
    Test number
    786554104208
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail46,764 miles (+3,291)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,764 miles
    Test number
    736594804288
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass43,473 miles (+2,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,473 miles
    Test number
    508074403203
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass41,124 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,124 miles
    Test number
    298665302201
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear caliper starting to seize

  19. Fail41,124 miles (+2,605)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,124 miles
    Test number
    529011902274
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear caliper starting to seize

  20. Pass38,519 miles (+923)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,519 miles
    Test number
    396327601467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNsr caliper damp
    • NoteNsr caliper starting to stick
    • NoteOsr caliper starting to stick
    • NoteRear discs worn

  21. Pass37,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,596 miles
    Test number
    674288700219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,596 miles (+2,233)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,596 miles
    Test number
    990278400221
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass35,363 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,363 miles
    Test number
    322063709448
    • NoteEngine wet with oil . auxillary drive belt cracking. nearside front of outer sill damaged. slight play in front suspension legs.
    • NoteExhaust slight leaks. brake pipes corroded. all brake discs corroded. front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perishing ( show no play time of inspection).
    • NoteSlight drag rear wheels due to corroded discs / tight pads. front brakes show a slight brake imbalance

  24. Fail35,363 miles (+5,695)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,363 miles
    Test number
    534493809289
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine wet with oil . auxillary drive belt cracking. nearside front of outer sill damaged. slight play in front suspension legs.
    • NoteExhaust slight leaks. brake pipes corroded. all brake discs corroded. front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perishing ( show no play time of inspection).
    • NoteSlight drag rear wheels due to corroded discs / tight pads. front brakes show a slight brake imbalance

  25. Pass29,668 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,668 miles
    Test number
    963788898190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,628 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,628 miles
    Test number
    611377397107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,970 miles
    Test number
    913085606239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S761 SAT

Does S761 SAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S761 SAT expired on 1 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S761 SAT?
The MOT on S761 SAT expired on 1 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S761 SAT done?
S761 SAT was recorded at 84,934 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2024, an average of 3,761 miles a year.
Has S761 SAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S761 SAT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on S761 SAT 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 S761 SAT find?
S761 SAT passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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