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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S779 UAGMOT history

S779 UAG is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

S779 UAG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,958 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S779 UAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S779 UAG was last recorded at 97,958 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,878 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
4,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,958 miles
  • 2024 – 94,751 miles
  • 2023 – 91,147 miles
  • 2022 – 86,959 miles
  • 2021 – 84,479 miles
  • 2020 – 82,531 miles
  • 2019 – 78,930 miles
  • 2018 – 75,281 miles
  • 2017 – 70,847 miles
  • 2016 – 62,379 miles
  • 2015 – 56,260 miles
  • 2014 – 51,810 miles
  • 2013 – 46,074 miles
  • 2012 – 40,743 miles
  • 2011 – 34,760 miles
  • 2010 – 32,775 miles
  • 2009 – 28,771 miles
  • 2008 – 22,639 miles
  • 2007 – 16,524 miles
  • 2006 – 10,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,958 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiatorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,958 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,958 miles
    Test number
    963636330458
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail97,878 miles (+3,127)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,878 miles
    Test number
    373140664109
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass94,751 miles (+3,604)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,751 miles
    Test number
    815942775107
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryX2 rear shockers slight noise
  4. Pass91,147 miles (+4,188)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,147 miles
    Test number
    684601198203
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass86,959 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,959 miles
    Test number
    190417260655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,479 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,479 miles
    Test number
    411327535012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,531 miles (+3,601)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,531 miles
    Test number
    183729676548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass78,930 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,930 miles
    Test number
    503420957386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,865 miles (+3,584)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,865 miles
    Test number
    339028543434
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass75,281 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,281 miles
    Test number
    639358569246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,847 miles (+8,468)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,847 miles
    Test number
    470495589823
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
  12. Pass62,379 miles (+6,119)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,379 miles
    Test number
    762261239684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops perrished.
  13. Pass56,260 miles (+4,450)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,260 miles
    Test number
    849335415121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,810 miles (+5,736)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,810 miles
    Test number
    505884514129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brakes grabbing slightly
    • NoteRear discs lipped
  15. Pass46,074 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,074 miles
    Test number
    255900823468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,071 miles (+5,328)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,071 miles
    Test number
    597715813121
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteCentre exhuast clamp corroding
  17. Pass40,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,743 miles
    Test number
    295842602479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,743 miles (+5,983)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,743 miles
    Test number
    236521502406
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass34,760 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,760 miles
    Test number
    537177391005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,775 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,775 miles
    Test number
    473654500105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,705 miles (+3,934)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,705 miles
    Test number
    783312900160
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
  22. Pass28,771 miles (+6,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,771 miles
    Test number
    262690919192
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  23. Pass22,639 miles (+6,115)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,639 miles
    Test number
    774508008173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,524 miles (+6,465)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,524 miles
    Test number
    821626807123
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on edges
  25. Pass10,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,059 miles
    Test number
    844286316187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S779 UAG

Does S779 UAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S779 UAG is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S779 UAG?
The MOT on S779 UAG is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S779 UAG done?
S779 UAG was recorded at 97,958 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 4,508 miles a year.
Has S779 UAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 UAG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S779 UAG 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 UAG find?
S779 UAG passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: coolant leak radiator; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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