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Volkswagen TDI

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S779 AWLMOT history

S779 AWL is a blue diesel Volkswagen TDI first used on 18 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 321,653 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
321,653 km
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,658 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S779 AWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
TDI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S779 AWL was last recorded at 321,653 km on 25 Mar 2026, 41 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
321,612 km · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
41 km
Average per year
9,658 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 321,653 km
  • 2025 – 301,993 km
  • 2024 – 284,111 km
  • 2023 – 265,684 km
  • 2021 – 238,361 km
  • 2020 – 235,800 km
  • 2019 – 232,550 km
  • 2018 – 230,237 km
  • 2017 – 224,164 km
  • 2015 – 215,461 km
  • 2013 – 206,884 km
  • 2011 – 189,135 km
  • 2009 – 167,252 km
  • 2008 – 158,126 km
  • 2007 – 148,161 km
  • 2006 – 131,445 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass321,653 km
  • MinorNearside Front 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 2026
  • MinorOffside Front 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 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass321,653 km (+41)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    321,653 km
    Test number
    431427676109
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  2. Fail321,612 km (+19,619)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    321,612 km
    Test number
    961217169703
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  3. Pass301,993 km (+201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    301,993 km
    Test number
    236960446974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail301,792 km (+17,681)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,792 km
    Test number
    661622326794
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass284,111 km (+18,427)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    284,111 km
    Test number
    374756654289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass265,684 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    265,684 km
    Test number
    814666215717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass251,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    251,090 miles
    Test number
    683044001851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass238,361 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    238,361 km
    Test number
    476616003731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Fail238,361 km (+2,561)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,361 km
    Test number
    137664362879
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass235,800 km (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    235,800 km
    Test number
    569926916029
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  11. Fail235,797 km (+3,247)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,797 km
    Test number
    546092222804
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  12. Pass232,550 km (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    232,550 km
    Test number
    887367687864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail232,548 km (+2,311)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,548 km
    Test number
    728995116309
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass230,237 km (+6,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    230,237 km
    Test number
    445367725115
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass224,164 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    224,164 km
    Test number
    362055737754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail224,164 miles (+4,807)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,164 miles
    Test number
    641701993099
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass219,357 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    219,357 miles
    Test number
    753328806972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass215,461 km
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    215,461 km
    Test number
    745615425160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail215,461 miles (+4,365)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,461 miles
    Test number
    777295125140
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass211,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    211,096 miles
    Test number
    487474804167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail211,096 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,096 miles
    Test number
    266484804114
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  22. Pass206,884 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    206,884 km
    Test number
    205821623485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass189,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    189,135 miles
    Test number
    886057281162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail189,135 km1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,135 km
    Test number
    917436281102
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail175,729 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,729 miles
    Test number
    142903790113
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass175,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    175,729 miles
    Test number
    293893990194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass167,252 km (+9,126)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    167,252 km
    Test number
    813719889154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass158,126 km (+9,965)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    158,126 km
    Test number
    472291298125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass148,161 km (+16,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    148,161 km
    Test number
    211310297440
    • NoteEmissions high at 2.95%.

  30. Pass131,445 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    131,445 km
    Test number
    694006196180
    • NoteRear seat belts slow to retract

Questions about S779 AWL

Does S779 AWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S779 AWL is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S779 AWL?
The MOT on S779 AWL is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S779 AWL done?
S779 AWL was recorded at 321,653 km at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 9,658 km a year.
Has S779 AWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 AWL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S779 AWL 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 S779 AWL find?
S779 AWL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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