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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S774 CAAMOT history

S774 CAA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 194,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

S774 CAA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
194,614 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S774 CAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S774 CAA was last recorded at 194,614 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,614 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,614 miles
  • 2025 – 190,669 miles
  • 2024 – 186,181 miles
  • 2023 – 182,489 miles
  • 2022 – 179,060 miles
  • 2021 – 175,155 miles
  • 2020 – 171,468 miles
  • 2019 – 167,070 miles
  • 2018 – 162,960 miles
  • 2017 – 157,207 miles
  • 2016 – 152,780 miles
  • 2015 – 145,905 miles
  • 2014 – 139,469 miles
  • 2013 – 132,683 miles
  • 2011 – 121,982 miles
  • 2010 – 106,974 miles
  • 2009 – 92,785 miles
  • 2008 – 87,116 miles
  • 2007 – 80,569 miles
  • 2006 – 71,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,614 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,614 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    194,614 miles
    Test number
    629606839016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail194,614 miles (+3,945)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,614 miles
    Test number
    146692590358
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable seized
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass190,669 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    190,669 miles
    Test number
    739884119130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail190,664 miles (+4,483)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,664 miles
    Test number
    987357034334
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer seel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer seel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    186,181 miles
    Test number
    282378481366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail186,181 miles (+3,692)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,181 miles
    Test number
    743154998536
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass182,489 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    182,489 miles
    Test number
    460679035417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail182,488 miles (+3,428)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,488 miles
    Test number
    854867246581
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass179,060 miles (+3,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    179,060 miles
    Test number
    699948613155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass175,155 miles (+3,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    175,155 miles
    Test number
    474178052301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass171,468 miles (+4,398)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    171,468 miles
    Test number
    301526086663
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass167,070 miles (+4,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    167,070 miles
    Test number
    855476863992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake poor

  13. Pass162,960 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    162,960 miles
    Test number
    131678891446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn

  14. Fail162,931 miles (+5,724)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,931 miles
    Test number
    912630814860
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick badly deteriorated (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn

  15. Pass157,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    157,207 miles
    Test number
    385146020267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail157,207 miles (+4,427)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,207 miles
    Test number
    917470662888
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass152,780 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    152,780 miles
    Test number
    641982785831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre-inner sidewall damaged.Advise replacement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake mechanism not returning to the fully off position.Not binding at time of test.
    • AdvisoryPower steering hose in engine bay has a slight leak.
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak at manifold area.

  18. Fail152,780 miles (+6,875)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,780 miles
    Test number
    932124118621
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre-inner sidewall damaged.Advise replacement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake mechanism not returning to the fully off position.Not binding at time of test.
    • AdvisoryPower steering hose in engine bay has a slight leak.
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak at manifold area.

  19. Pass145,905 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    145,905 miles
    Test number
    107942315424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail145,900 miles (+6,431)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,900 miles
    Test number
    777568005045
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass139,469 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    139,469 miles
    Test number
    265030524043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail139,437 miles (+6,754)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,437 miles
    Test number
    377728514033
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass132,683 miles (+10,701)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    132,683 miles
    Test number
    646311123043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass121,982 miles (+15,008)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    121,982 miles
    Test number
    365972951274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,974 miles (+14,189)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    106,974 miles
    Test number
    350349530248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass92,785 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,785 miles
    Test number
    201664159291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass87,116 miles (+6,547)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,116 miles
    Test number
    731559758288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass80,569 miles (+9,324)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,569 miles
    Test number
    363317647237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass71,245 miles (+73)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    71,245 miles
    Test number
    320165266474
    • NoteInner front brake pads worn to approx,6 to 8mm.
    • NoteInner rear brake pads worn to approx,3 to 5mm.
    • NoteO/S/R and N/S/R axle bushes peeling at bonded surface.

  30. Fail71,172 miles3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,172 miles
    Test number
    542352966253
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteInner front brake pads worn to approx,6 to 8mm.
    • NoteInner rear brake pads worn to approx,3 to 5mm.
    • NoteRear axle bushes peeling at bonding.

Questions about S774 CAA

Does S774 CAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S774 CAA is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S774 CAA?
The MOT on S774 CAA is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S774 CAA done?
S774 CAA was recorded at 194,614 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 6,382 miles a year.
Has S774 CAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S774 CAA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S774 CAA 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 S774 CAA find?
S774 CAA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge, and 2 more.

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