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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S770 VKEMOT history

S770 VKE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

S770 VKE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,215 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S770 VKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S770 VKE was last recorded at 85,215 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 8,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,695 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,520 miles
Average per year
3,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,215 miles
  • 2025 – 76,695 miles
  • 2024 – 69,129 miles
  • 2023 – 59,801 miles
  • 2022 – 53,542 miles
  • 2021 – 48,526 miles
  • 2020 – 45,328 miles
  • 2019 – 43,581 miles
  • 2017 – 39,581 miles
  • 2016 – 32,862 miles
  • 2015 – 26,459 miles
  • 2014 – 25,582 miles
  • 2013 – 12,444 miles
  • 2012 – 9,661 miles
  • 2011 – 9,533 miles
  • 2010 – 9,353 miles
  • 2009 – 9,063 miles
  • 2008 – 8,851 miles
  • 2007 – 8,541 miles
  • 2006 – 8,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,215 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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,215 miles
    Test number
    178637500333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,215 miles (+8,520)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,215 miles
    Test number
    902129839335
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass76,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,695 miles
    Test number
    937987714485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,695 miles (+7,566)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,695 miles
    Test number
    993078848691
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass69,129 miles (+9,328)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,129 miles
    Test number
    545564571482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass59,801 miles (+6,259)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,801 miles
    Test number
    969425916490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,542 miles
    Test number
    848805982440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,542 miles (+5,016)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,542 miles
    Test number
    449787547793
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass48,526 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,526 miles
    Test number
    884808495086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass45,328 miles (+1,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,328 miles
    Test number
    464892036062
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension top mounting bearings
  11. Pass43,581 miles (+4,000)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,581 miles
    Test number
    744740628213
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass39,581 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,581 miles
    Test number
    946821201498
    • 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)
  13. Fail39,565 miles (+6,703)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,565 miles
    Test number
    897019738031
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
  14. Pass32,862 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,862 miles
    Test number
    313437769001
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking in treads
  15. Fail32,862 miles (+6,403)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,862 miles
    Test number
    592170339636
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking in treads
  16. Pass26,459 miles (+877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,459 miles
    Test number
    783870984574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
  17. Pass25,582 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,582 miles
    Test number
    188927904264
    • NoteBotn front tyres deteriorating/worn on edges
  18. Fail25,582 miles (+13,138)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,582 miles
    Test number
    329337704404
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBotn front tyres deteriorating/worn on edges
  19. Pass12,444 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    12,444 miles
    Test number
    888370023245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,661 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    9,661 miles
    Test number
    789832422270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,533 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    9,533 miles
    Test number
    937078131212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,353 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    9,353 miles
    Test number
    824763420217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,063 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    9,063 miles
    Test number
    904102729262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,851 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    8,851 miles
    Test number
    403579938226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,541 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    8,541 miles
    Test number
    201117827221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    8,017 miles
    Test number
    263228626227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S770 VKE

Does S770 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S770 VKE is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S770 VKE?
The MOT on S770 VKE is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S770 VKE done?
S770 VKE was recorded at 85,215 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 3,844 miles a year.
Has S770 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S770 VKE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S770 VKE 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 VKE find?
S770 VKE passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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