
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc
S770 UNBMOT history
S770 UNB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,743 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 119,743 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 2,970 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S770 UNB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S770 UNB was last recorded at 119,743 miles on 11 Apr 2023, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 119,723 miles · 13 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 2,970 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 119,743 miles
- 2022 – 119,242 miles
- 2021 – 117,004 miles
- 2020 – 115,074 miles
- 2019 – 112,436 miles
- 2018 – 109,636 miles
- 2017 – 107,128 miles
- 2016 – 105,228 miles
- 2015 – 103,034 miles
- 2014 – 100,538 miles
- 2013 – 98,027 miles
- 2012 – 95,626 miles
- 2011 – 93,600 miles
- 2009 – 89,195 miles
- 2008 – 84,027 miles
- 2007 – 77,940 miles
- 2006 – 72,913 miles
- 2005 – 68,185 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryParking brake only just meets requirement,advise adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryThis vehicle has welding repairs of unknown standard
- AdvisoryWater leak on engine
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 absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,743 miles (+20)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 119,743 miles
- Test number
- 952663692600
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake only just meets requirement,advise adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryThis vehicle has welding repairs of unknown standard
- AdvisoryWater leak on engine
Fail119,723 miles (+481)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,723 miles
- Test number
- 519975404361
- DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to fully inspect full sills
Pass119,242 miles (+2,238)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 119,242 miles
- Test number
- 450592165807
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside number plate light dim
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) a lot of play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp snapped
- AdvisorySide skirts fitted covering seals
Pass117,004 miles2 minor18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 117,004 miles
- Test number
- 512335200676
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust middle section clamp broken
- AdvisoryExhaust middle section metal hanger broken
- AdvisorySide skirts fitted covering outer sill
Fail117,004 miles (+1,930)1 dangerous8 major2 minor21 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,004 miles
- Test number
- 615619419150
- DangerousDriver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust middle section clamp broken
- AdvisoryExhaust middle section metal hanger broken
- AdvisorySide skirts fitted covering outer sill
Pass115,074 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 115,074 miles
- Test number
- 178894547690
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust mount / bracket broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail115,074 miles (+2,638)7 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,074 miles
- Test number
- 578345584216
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust mount / bracket broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass112,436 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 112,436 miles
- Test number
- 780304423274
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail112,430 miles (+2,794)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,430 miles
- Test number
- 134104043712
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,636 miles (+2,508)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 109,636 miles
- Test number
- 144962609373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 107,128 miles
- Test number
- 697130952679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,128 miles (+1,900)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,128 miles
- Test number
- 820377248106
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass105,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 105,228 miles
- Test number
- 695653829779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,228 miles (+2,194)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,228 miles
- Test number
- 864946640638
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Pass103,034 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 103,034 miles
- Test number
- 407621245047
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail103,034 miles (+2,496)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,034 miles
- Test number
- 816197135010
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass100,538 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 100,538 miles
- Test number
- 995446334063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 98,027 miles
- Test number
- 608822743011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,027 miles (+2,401)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,027 miles
- Test number
- 775882543049
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass95,626 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 95,626 miles
- Test number
- 619948732023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,626 miles (+2,026)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,626 miles
- Test number
- 689078932095
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass93,600 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 93,600 miles
- Test number
- 168762641065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,599 miles (+4,404)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,599 miles
- Test number
- 185082341488
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass89,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 89,195 miles
- Test number
- 270879949335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,195 miles (+5,168)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,195 miles
- Test number
- 331219949302
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass84,027 miles (+6,087)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 84,027 miles
- Test number
- 583997648357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,940 miles (+5,027)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 77,940 miles
- Test number
- 154105547361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,913 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 72,913 miles
- Test number
- 583300046386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
- NoteRear brake discs lipped
- NoteRear suspension noisey
Fail72,913 miles (+4,728)10 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,913 miles
- Test number
- 162678736390
- FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
- NoteRear brake discs lipped
Fail68,185 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,185 miles
- Test number
- 442164035461
- Repaired at testNearside An item not tested (Manual)
- Repaired at testOffside An item not tested (Manual)
Pass68,185 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 68,185 miles
- Test number
- 990984835386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S770 UNB
- Does S770 UNB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S770 UNB expired on 10 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S770 UNB?
- The MOT on S770 UNB expired on 10 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S770 UNB done?
- S770 UNB was recorded at 119,743 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2023, an average of 2,970 miles a year.
- Has S770 UNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S770 UNB has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on S770 UNB 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 S770 UNB find?
- S770 UNB passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various, and 4 more.
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