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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc

S761 XHLMOT history

S761 XHL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 191,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

S761 XHL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2024
Mileage
191,476 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S761 XHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S761 XHL was last recorded at 191,476 miles on 24 May 2023, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,173 miles · 9 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
303 miles
Average per year
7,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 191,476 miles
  • 2022 – 191,173 miles
  • 2021 – 190,056 miles
  • 2020 – 188,298 miles
  • 2019 – 187,108 miles
  • 2018 – 183,111 miles
  • 2017 – 180,254 miles
  • 2016 – 176,437 miles
  • 2015 – 171,720 miles
  • 2014 – 167,049 miles
  • 2013 – 159,085 miles
  • 2012 – 150,719 miles
  • 2011 – 140,212 miles
  • 2010 – 129,776 miles
  • 2009 – 116,224 miles
  • 2008 – 103,713 miles
  • 2007 – 82,115 miles
  • 2006 – 70,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,476 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    191,476 miles
    Test number
    433025769360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail191,476 miles (+303)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,476 miles
    Test number
    705227186934
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass191,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    191,173 miles
    Test number
    256101163759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail191,173 miles (+1,117)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,173 miles
    Test number
    402219362221
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass190,056 miles (+1,758)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    190,056 miles
    Test number
    957826288809
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass188,298 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    188,298 miles
    Test number
    160866069611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass187,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    187,108 miles
    Test number
    231646200028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail187,108 miles (+3,997)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,108 miles
    Test number
    916724628810
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass183,111 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    183,111 miles
    Test number
    743019901703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass180,254 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    180,254 miles
    Test number
    744201703381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,437 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    176,437 miles
    Test number
    144403997063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass171,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    171,720 miles
    Test number
    298253865123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail171,720 miles (+4,671)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,720 miles
    Test number
    107712565174
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass167,049 miles (+7,964)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    167,049 miles
    Test number
    256709564479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail159,085 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,085 miles
    Test number
    198970573160
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass159,085 miles (+8,366)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    159,085 miles
    Test number
    567880173179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass150,719 miles (+10,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    150,719 miles
    Test number
    679705762115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass140,212 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    140,212 miles
    Test number
    169127961161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail140,211 miles (+10,435)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,211 miles
    Test number
    929816961131
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass129,776 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    129,776 miles
    Test number
    112553270149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Fail129,773 miles (+13,549)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,773 miles
    Test number
    890392270105
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass116,224 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    116,224 miles
    Test number
    964583679164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail116,075 miles (+12,362)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,075 miles
    Test number
    280598869441
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass103,713 miles (+21,598)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    103,713 miles
    Test number
    432240178182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    104340057103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,115 miles (+11,849)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    744390557149
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Pass70,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    504569256187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S761 XHL

Does S761 XHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S761 XHL expired on 21 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S761 XHL?
The MOT on S761 XHL expired on 21 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S761 XHL done?
S761 XHL was recorded at 191,476 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 7,148 miles a year.
Has S761 XHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S761 XHL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S761 XHL 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 XHL find?
S761 XHL passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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