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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S76 RLBMOT history

S76 RLB is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

S76 RLB yellow Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,535 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S76 RLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S76 RLB was last recorded at 164,535 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 6,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,510 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,025 miles
Average per year
6,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,535 miles
  • 2025 – 158,510 miles
  • 2024 – 154,336 miles
  • 2023 – 149,813 miles
  • 2022 – 145,331 miles
  • 2021 – 135,517 miles
  • 2020 – 129,727 miles
  • 2019 – 123,215 miles
  • 2017 – 121,092 miles
  • 2015 – 114,747 miles
  • 2014 – 104,880 miles
  • 2013 – 90,366 miles
  • 2012 – 75,123 miles
  • 2011 – 59,304 miles
  • 2010 – 53,192 miles
  • 2009 – 50,371 miles
  • 2008 – 46,722 miles
  • 2007 – 43,850 miles
  • 2006 – 40,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,535 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,535 miles (+6,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,535 miles
    Test number
    141952439424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass158,510 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,510 miles
    Test number
    180149212976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Fail158,510 miles (+4,174)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,510 miles
    Test number
    249442028238
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass154,336 miles (+4,523)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,336 miles
    Test number
    311203674906
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,813 miles (+4,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,813 miles
    Test number
    944945821310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass145,331 miles (+9,814)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,331 miles
    Test number
    569969172255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,517 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,517 miles
    Test number
    912497883515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,727 miles (+6,512)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,727 miles
    Test number
    812480077814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,215 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,215 miles
    Test number
    983541915210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,092 miles (+6,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,092 miles
    Test number
    179950508620
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusty

  11. Pass114,747 miles (+94)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    114,747 miles
    Test number
    784629264800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc poor condition

  12. Fail114,653 miles (+9,773)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,653 miles
    Test number
    268937651713
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)

  13. Pass104,880 miles (+14,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,880 miles
    Test number
    707407214329
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass90,366 miles (+15,243)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,366 miles
    Test number
    375100933326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,123 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,123 miles
    Test number
    376504232332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail75,123 miles (+15,819)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,123 miles
    Test number
    487394332469
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass59,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,304 miles
    Test number
    895134161266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail59,304 miles (+6,112)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,304 miles
    Test number
    468024761277
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass53,192 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,192 miles
    Test number
    122124280181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,371 miles (+3,649)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,371 miles
    Test number
    314306309432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,722 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,722 miles
    Test number
    190448938167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,850 miles (+3,449)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,850 miles
    Test number
    150493147116
    • NoteN/s/front wheel rim damaged
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre cracking in sidewall
    • NoteWashers poor

  23. Pass40,401 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,401 miles
    Test number
    592016416107
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre cracking

Questions about S76 RLB

Does S76 RLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S76 RLB is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S76 RLB?
The MOT on S76 RLB is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S76 RLB done?
S76 RLB was recorded at 164,535 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 6,298 miles a year.
Has S76 RLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S76 RLB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S76 RLB 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 S76 RLB find?
S76 RLB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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