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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S776 LRUMOT history

S776 LRU is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

S776 LRU red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2024
Mileage
124,725 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S776 LRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S776 LRU was last recorded at 124,725 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,725 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,725 miles
  • 2022 – 121,832 miles
  • 2021 – 118,183 miles
  • 2020 – 115,374 miles
  • 2019 – 110,518 miles
  • 2017 – 103,631 miles
  • 2016 – 92,800 miles
  • 2015 – 80,106 miles
  • 2014 – 77,644 miles
  • 2013 – 75,504 miles
  • 2012 – 74,157 miles
  • 2011 – 73,320 miles
  • 2010 – 72,267 miles
  • 2009 – 71,051 miles
  • 2008 – 69,645 miles
  • 2007 – 62,003 miles
  • 2006 – 55,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,725 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryEngine cover fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside front macpherson strut has movement at upper attachmentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,725 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,725 miles
    Test number
    630029970800
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front macpherson strut has movement at upper attachment
  2. Fail124,725 miles (+2,893)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,725 miles
    Test number
    355961815894
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front macpherson strut has movement at upper attachment
  3. Pass121,832 miles (+3,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,832 miles
    Test number
    595236186298
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass118,183 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,183 miles
    Test number
    102332460768
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front mcpherson srut has slight movement at upper pin/bush
  5. Fail118,183 miles (+2,809)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,183 miles
    Test number
    411495210142
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front mcpherson srut has slight movement at upper pin/bush
  6. Pass115,374 miles (+1,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,374 miles
    Test number
    677167832883
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass114,273 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,273 miles
    Test number
    907383523417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,518 miles
    Test number
    431499649067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,518 miles (+6,887)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,518 miles
    Test number
    998583865304
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  10. Pass103,631 miles (+10,831)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,631 miles
    Test number
    271421361953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,800 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,800 miles
    Test number
    421642358216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,562 miles (+12,456)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,562 miles
    Test number
    822563375551
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
  13. Pass80,106 miles (+2,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,106 miles
    Test number
    999783560413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass77,644 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,644 miles
    Test number
    808728764244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,504 miles (+1,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,504 miles
    Test number
    389960773493
    • 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)
  16. Pass74,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,157 miles
    Test number
    575959072247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,157 miles (+837)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,157 miles
    Test number
    948191772233
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
  18. Pass73,320 miles (+1,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,320 miles
    Test number
    699079471231
    • NoteO/s/f n/s/f headlights chips
  19. Pass72,267 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,267 miles
    Test number
    723783470294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,051 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,051 miles
    Test number
    363148879458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,645 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,645 miles
    Test number
    201872788225
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass69,645 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,645 miles
    Test number
    493402088291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,440 miles (+7,437)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,440 miles
    Test number
    140282108266
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass62,003 miles (+6,730)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,003 miles
    Test number
    221192707249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteStone chip both nead lamps.
  25. Pass55,273 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,273 miles
    Test number
    601170806265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv boot leaking
    • NoteStone chips in o/s and n/s headlights

Questions about S776 LRU

Does S776 LRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S776 LRU expired on 5 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S776 LRU?
The MOT on S776 LRU expired on 5 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S776 LRU done?
S776 LRU was recorded at 124,725 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 4,054 miles a year.
Has S776 LRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S776 LRU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S776 LRU 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 S776 LRU find?
S776 LRU passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; engine cover fitted; nearside front macpherson strut has movement at upper attachment.

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