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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S779 LMOMOT history

S779 LMO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2022.

S779 LMO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2023
Mileage
142,589 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S779 LMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S779 LMO was last recorded at 142,589 miles on 23 Jul 2022, 5,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,448 miles · 31 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
5,141 miles
Average per year
5,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,589 miles
  • 2021 – 137,448 miles
  • 2020 – 132,200 miles
  • 2019 – 127,573 miles
  • 2018 – 121,672 miles
  • 2017 – 116,219 miles
  • 2016 – 111,545 miles
  • 2015 – 105,852 miles
  • 2014 – 97,824 miles
  • 2013 – 87,838 miles
  • 2012 – 76,011 miles
  • 2011 – 67,493 miles
  • 2010 – 65,878 miles
  • 2009 – 64,166 miles
  • 2008 – 59,130 miles
  • 2007 – 54,053 miles
  • 2006 – 51,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,589 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,589 miles (+5,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,589 miles
    Test number
    369852665042
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass137,448 miles (+5,248)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,448 miles
    Test number
    467865727529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,200 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    132,200 miles
    Test number
    567932405467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,573 miles (+5,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,573 miles
    Test number
    866203717547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass121,672 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,672 miles
    Test number
    349158608899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,219 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,219 miles
    Test number
    308685220198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,545 miles (+5,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,545 miles
    Test number
    515409442844
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  8. Pass105,852 miles (+8,028)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,852 miles
    Test number
    635670300758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,824 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,824 miles
    Test number
    717628964217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,689 miles (+9,851)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,689 miles
    Test number
    899151364273
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass87,838 miles (+11,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,838 miles
    Test number
    215327463270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass76,011 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,011 miles
    Test number
    378103562270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,002 miles (+8,509)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    878782162298
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  14. Pass67,493 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,493 miles
    Test number
    588259861246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,878 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,878 miles
    Test number
    294586850289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,166 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,166 miles
    Test number
    734139559297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,130 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,130 miles
    Test number
    470974058288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,053 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,053 miles
    Test number
    832446357200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,028 miles
    Test number
    874779846253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S779 LMO

Does S779 LMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S779 LMO expired on 13 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S779 LMO?
The MOT on S779 LMO expired on 13 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S779 LMO done?
S779 LMO was recorded at 142,589 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2022, an average of 5,767 miles a year.
Has S779 LMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 LMO has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on S779 LMO 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 LMO find?
S779 LMO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side.

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