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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S779 JBKMOT history

S779 JBK is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

S779 JBK red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2025
Mileage
148,640 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S779 JBK
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
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S779 JBK was last recorded at 148,640 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,521 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
4,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,640 miles
  • 2023 – 148,521 miles
  • 2022 – 148,415 miles
  • 2021 – 147,545 miles
  • 2020 – 146,788 miles
  • 2019 – 143,000 miles
  • 2018 – 138,767 miles
  • 2017 – 133,770 miles
  • 2016 – 129,327 miles
  • 2015 – 124,461 miles
  • 2014 – 119,369 miles
  • 2013 – 114,478 miles
  • 2012 – 108,969 miles
  • 2011 – 103,299 miles
  • 2010 – 98,065 miles
  • 2009 – 92,046 miles
  • 2008 – 85,759 miles
  • 2007 – 78,962 miles
  • 2006 – 72,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,640 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop broken / dropped
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on both near side and offside sills
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded ,middle box outer casing split and vibrating
  • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box heat shield lose

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,640 miles (+119)19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,640 miles
    Test number
    889826979198
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop broken / dropped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both near side and offside sills
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded ,middle box outer casing split and vibrating
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box heat shield lose

  2. Pass148,521 miles (+106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    148,521 miles
    Test number
    108276469801
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,415 miles (+870)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    148,415 miles
    Test number
    836548264679
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded reservoir to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,545 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    147,545 miles
    Test number
    181966751707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,788 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    146,788 miles
    Test number
    277406894353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  6. Fail146,788 miles (+3,788)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,788 miles
    Test number
    423228864117
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  7. Pass143,000 miles (+4,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    143,000 miles
    Test number
    978791960596
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass138,767 miles (+4,997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,767 miles
    Test number
    516207897685
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake cable insulation split and cable corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe from reservoir to rack (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box bracket corroded/partially detached

  9. Pass133,770 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,770 miles
    Test number
    844450906875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades slight smear (clears screen)

  10. Fail133,770 miles (+4,443)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,770 miles
    Test number
    289231313824
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades slight smear (clears screen)

  11. Pass129,327 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    129,327 miles
    Test number
    197839948882
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken (secure)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs approx. 70% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail129,327 miles (+4,866)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,327 miles
    Test number
    765957911011
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken (secure)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs approx. 70% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail124,461 miles1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,461 miles
    Test number
    168073185498
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCenter exhaust box mount broken (system adequetly supported)
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteNearside rear bumpstop perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front wing rusty
    • NoteRear exhaust box mount rusty

  14. Pass124,461 miles (+5,092)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    124,461 miles
    Test number
    688713885004
    • NoteCenter exhaust box mount broken (system adequetly supported)
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteNearside rear bumpstop perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front wing rusty
    • NoteRear exhaust box mount rusty

  15. Pass119,369 miles (+4,891)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,369 miles
    Test number
    878637774065
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteCentre exhaust box braket is broken but exhaust is secure
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber bumpstop is perrished

  16. Pass114,478 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    114,478 miles
    Test number
    439209793079
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box very rusty around mounting.
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteStone chips across windscreen.

  17. Fail114,478 miles (+5,509)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,478 miles
    Test number
    716779493050
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box very rusty around mounting.
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteStone chips across windscreen.

  18. Pass108,969 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,969 miles
    Test number
    929169282015
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play both front suspension top rubber mounts

  19. Fail108,969 miles (+5,670)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,969 miles
    Test number
    738098782051
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play both front suspension top rubber mounts

  20. Pass103,299 miles (+5,234)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    103,299 miles
    Test number
    837577881022
    • NoteBoth rear axle mounting bushes badly split.
    • NoteRear bushes of both wishbones badly split.
    • NoteSmall stone chips in windscreen.

  21. Pass98,065 miles (+6,019)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    98,065 miles
    Test number
    460338490070
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly.
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads worn very thin.
    • NoteRear axle mounting bushes split.
    • NoteRear bushes of both front wishbones starting to split.
    • NoteSlight play in both front top suspension leg mountings.

  22. Fail92,046 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,046 miles
    Test number
    541371699054
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass92,046 miles (+6,287)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    92,046 miles
    Test number
    630201099002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass85,759 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    474699808115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail85,662 miles (+6,700)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory12 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,662 miles
    Test number
    413657708199
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth front inner wishbone bushes perishing
    • NoteBoth rear axle beam bushes perishing
    • NoteBoth trailing arms on rear axle corroding
    • NoteCentre exhaust box mount corroding
    • NoteNearside driveshaft corroding as with anti-roll bar
    • NoteOffside rear road wheel binding on
    • NotePAS pipes corroding
    • NotePlay in both front top shocker mounts
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded around edges
    • NoteRear exhaust box bracket corroded
    • NoteSlight trace of gearbox oil leak
    • NoteSmall stonechips found across windscreen

  26. Pass78,962 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    78,962 miles
    Test number
    334969307170
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly! †rear tyres wearing low- 2 &3 mm!

  27. Fail78,962 miles (+6,210)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,962 miles
    Test number
    693999007105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly! †rear tyres wearing low- 2 &3 mm!

  28. Pass72,752 miles7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    72,752 miles
    Test number
    903099806172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear axle bushes perished
    • NoteSigns of surface rust starting to form on nearside rear coil spring
    • NoteSlight weap arround nearside inner c.v boot
    • NoteSmall stonechip in offside headlamp
    • NoteWishbone rear bushes perished

Questions about S779 JBK

Does S779 JBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S779 JBK expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S779 JBK?
The MOT on S779 JBK expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S779 JBK done?
S779 JBK was recorded at 148,640 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 4,213 miles a year.
Has S779 JBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 JBK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on S779 JBK 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 JBK find?
S779 JBK passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with 19 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 16 more.

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