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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc

S772 SKLMOT history

S772 SKL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

S772 SKL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,987 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S772 SKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S772 SKL was last recorded at 119,987 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2024: 119,982 miles, lower than 120,059 miles on 1 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,985 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,987 miles
  • 2025 – 119,985 miles
  • 2024 – 119,982 miles
  • 2023 – 120,059 miles
  • 2021 – 119,982 miles
  • 2020 – 119,959 miles
  • 2019 – 119,935 miles
  • 2018 – 119,596 miles
  • 2017 – 110,384 miles
  • 2016 – 106,809 miles
  • 2015 – 106,418 miles
  • 2014 – 103,690 miles
  • 2013 – 102,104 miles
  • 2011 – 101,262 miles
  • 2010 – 95,494 miles
  • 2009 – 88,848 miles
  • 2008 – 84,715 miles
  • 2007 – 79,050 miles
  • 2005 – 64,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,987 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front top suspension has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front top suspension has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,987 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,987 miles
    Test number
    401313512987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,985 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    119,985 miles
    Test number
    204565020404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,982 miles (-77)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,982 miles
    Test number
    491141908182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,059 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,059 miles
    Test number
    145371644180
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,982 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,982 miles
    Test number
    650117015527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,959 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,959 miles
    Test number
    985147136101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,935 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,935 miles
    Test number
    558087413764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,596 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,596 miles
    Test number
    929359066425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension has play

  9. Fail119,596 miles (+9,212)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,596 miles
    Test number
    862857863885
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension has play

  10. Pass110,384 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,384 miles
    Test number
    684110215624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,809 miles (+391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,809 miles
    Test number
    238145502653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass106,418 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,418 miles
    Test number
    126811055038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer 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)

  13. Fail106,418 miles (+2,728)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,418 miles
    Test number
    108381855049
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer 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. Pass103,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,690 miles
    Test number
    467352544015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail103,690 miles (+1,586)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,690 miles
    Test number
    358721644011
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,104 miles
    Test number
    287164653046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,102 miles (+840)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,102 miles
    Test number
    106134853463
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass101,262 miles (+5,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,262 miles
    Test number
    618325751165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass95,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    95,494 miles
    Test number
    600813050106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,494 miles (+6,646)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,494 miles
    Test number
    354218540170
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass88,848 miles (+4,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    284314259435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass84,715 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    84,715 miles
    Test number
    202176258162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail84,715 miles (+5,665)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,715 miles
    Test number
    712146158193
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass79,050 miles (+14,540)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,050 miles
    Test number
    173036237093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    64,510 miles
    Test number
    350444795276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S772 SKL

Does S772 SKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S772 SKL is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S772 SKL?
The MOT on S772 SKL is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S772 SKL done?
S772 SKL was recorded at 119,987 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 2,725 miles a year.
Has S772 SKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S772 SKL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on S772 SKL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S772 SKL find?
S772 SKL passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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