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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc

S776 RBJMOT history

S776 RBJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 142,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

S776 RBJ green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
142,281 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S776 RBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S776 RBJ was last recorded at 142,281 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,016 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
265 miles
Average per year
4,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,281 miles
  • 2024 – 134,772 miles
  • 2023 – 131,280 miles
  • 2021 – 125,862 miles
  • 2020 – 121,840 miles
  • 2019 – 116,424 miles
  • 2018 – 112,133 miles
  • 2017 – 108,433 miles
  • 2016 – 103,197 miles
  • 2015 – 97,603 miles
  • 2014 – 92,701 miles
  • 2012 – 87,877 miles
  • 2011 – 80,980 miles
  • 2010 – 75,072 miles
  • 2009 – 69,892 miles
  • 2008 – 64,096 miles
  • 2007 – 53,617 miles
  • 2006 – 48,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,281 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear axle corroded.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,281 miles (+265)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,281 miles
    Test number
    421012463139
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail142,016 miles (+7,244)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,016 miles
    Test number
    742263400929
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,772 miles (+3,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,772 miles
    Test number
    526496498393
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes greased.

  4. Pass131,280 miles (+5,418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,280 miles
    Test number
    395121267783
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes greased.

  5. Pass125,862 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,862 miles
    Test number
    170127590046
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked between tread.
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.

  6. Fail125,848 miles (+1,751)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,848 miles
    Test number
    260182137963
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked between tread.
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.

  7. Pass124,097 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,097 miles
    Test number
    541717253197
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,082 miles (+2,242)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,082 miles
    Test number
    983046912893
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,840 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,840 miles
    Test number
    361967775625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,424 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,424 miles
    Test number
    178170266695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail116,352 miles (+4,219)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,352 miles
    Test number
    559562086969
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass112,133 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,133 miles
    Test number
    947575115565
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail112,133 miles (+3,700)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,133 miles
    Test number
    849929542639
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass108,433 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,433 miles
    Test number
    388058332112
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail108,433 miles (+5,236)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,433 miles
    Test number
    969558602174
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake application uneven slow to come on (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass103,197 miles (+5,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,197 miles
    Test number
    475185906870
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass97,603 miles (+4,902)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,603 miles
    Test number
    269728205003
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass92,701 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,701 miles
    Test number
    737525914056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,877 miles
    Test number
    465536742321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,874 miles (+6,894)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    779186142382
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel slightly binding on

  21. Pass80,980 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    227888541317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,978 miles (+5,906)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,978 miles
    Test number
    819677541310
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass75,072 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    75,072 miles
    Test number
    123688640305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,892 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    823411659391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,096 miles
    Test number
    460812858446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,095 miles (+5,537)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,095 miles
    Test number
    920292358352
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  27. Pass58,558 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,558 miles
    Test number
    673695708078
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail58,555 miles (+4,938)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,555 miles
    Test number
    103532808039
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight bind o/s/r wheel

  29. Pass53,617 miles (+5,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,617 miles
    Test number
    680882517003
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass48,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,156 miles
    Test number
    101060926412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S776 RBJ

Does S776 RBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S776 RBJ expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S776 RBJ?
The MOT on S776 RBJ 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 S776 RBJ done?
S776 RBJ was recorded at 142,281 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
Has S776 RBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S776 RBJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S776 RBJ 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 RBJ find?
S776 RBJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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