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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,400 cc

S775 LCYMOT history

S775 LCY is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 73,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

S775 LCY red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
73,256 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S775 LCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S775 LCY was last recorded at 73,256 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,256 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,256 miles
  • 2024 – 73,256 miles
  • 2023 – 73,256 miles
  • 2022 – 72,540 miles
  • 2021 – 71,649 miles
  • 2020 – 70,314 miles
  • 2019 – 68,010 miles
  • 2018 – 65,563 miles
  • 2017 – 63,519 miles
  • 2016 – 60,908 miles
  • 2015 – 57,807 miles
  • 2014 – 55,818 miles
  • 2013 – 53,685 miles
  • 2012 – 51,797 miles
  • 2011 – 49,831 miles
  • 2010 – 47,229 miles
  • 2009 – 44,690 miles
  • 2008 – 42,474 miles
  • 2007 – 40,178 miles
  • 2006 – 38,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,256 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS & OS

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,256 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,256 miles
    Test number
    700542598167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
  2. Pass73,256 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,256 miles
    Test number
    944435757297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside very rusty
  3. Pass73,256 miles (+716)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,256 miles
    Test number
    160329222395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass72,540 miles (+891)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,540 miles
    Test number
    872925860247
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated , Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened , Both NS & OS (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened , Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive , Both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened , Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule , Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material , Both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive , Both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass71,649 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,649 miles
    Test number
    817701581165
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail71,649 miles (+1,335)1 dangerous1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,649 miles
    Test number
    298914373888
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass70,314 miles (+2,304)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,314 miles
    Test number
    307350754954
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged but has no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass68,010 miles (+2,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,010 miles
    Test number
    341136258308
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes back plates corroded
  9. Pass65,563 miles (+2,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,563 miles
    Test number
    429447089531
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre tread low
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
  10. Pass63,519 miles (+2,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,519 miles
    Test number
    631060613183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  11. Pass60,908 miles (+3,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    271233448266
    • AdvisoryN/S mirror damaged
    • AdvisorySlight weap from O/S/R shock absorber
  12. Pass57,807 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,807 miles
    Test number
    879795415058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,818 miles
    Test number
    178926314038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,818 miles (+2,133)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,818 miles
    Test number
    235315214040
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
  15. Pass53,685 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,685 miles
    Test number
    477307013084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,797 miles (+1,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    135130122442
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass49,831 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,831 miles
    Test number
    117426521423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,229 miles (+2,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,229 miles
    Test number
    722468910078
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Pass44,690 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,690 miles
    Test number
    172602809436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    712896418044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,473 miles (+2,295)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,473 miles
    Test number
    242986018086
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s inner c-v boot damp
    • NoteTyre size = 175/80/14 H
  22. Pass40,178 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,178 miles
    Test number
    341242617004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,032 miles
    Test number
    163717016019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,032 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,032 miles
    Test number
    832077016046
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S775 LCY

Does S775 LCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S775 LCY expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S775 LCY?
The MOT on S775 LCY expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S775 LCY done?
S775 LCY was recorded at 73,256 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 1,852 miles a year.
Has S775 LCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S775 LCY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S775 LCY 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 S775 LCY find?
S775 LCY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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