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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

S781 BVCMOT history

S781 BVC is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

S781 BVC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,886 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 BVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 BVC was last recorded at 145,886 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2006: 77,204 miles, lower than 669,799 miles on 21 Nov 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,529 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,357 miles
Average per year
3,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,886 miles
  • 2024 – 144,529 miles
  • 2023 – 143,117 miles
  • 2022 – 141,475 miles
  • 2021 – 139,613 miles
  • 2020 – 137,383 miles
  • 2019 – 133,373 miles
  • 2018 – 129,419 miles
  • 2017 – 124,824 miles
  • 2016 – 120,570 miles
  • 2015 – 116,052 miles
  • 2014 – 111,651 miles
  • 2013 – 107,888 miles
  • 2012 – 104,489 miles
  • 2011 – 100,126 miles
  • 2010 – 95,476 miles
  • 2009 – 91,205 miles
  • 2008 – 85,670 miles
  • 2007 – 81,598 miles
  • 2006 – 77,204 miles
  • 2005 – 669,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,886 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear bump stops in poor condition

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 bump stop in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear bump stop in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,886 miles (+1,357)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,886 miles
    Test number
    258790479681
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops in poor condition

  2. Pass144,529 miles (+1,412)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,529 miles
    Test number
    384550427952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,117 miles (+1,642)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,117 miles
    Test number
    516318037307
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,475 miles (+1,862)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,475 miles
    Test number
    614382895202
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass139,613 miles (+2,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,613 miles
    Test number
    741661369843
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass137,383 miles (+4,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,383 miles
    Test number
    839315587553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,373 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,373 miles
    Test number
    338889765757
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail133,373 miles (+3,954)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,373 miles
    Test number
    696725063369
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass129,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,419 miles
    Test number
    565678759064
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail129,419 miles (+4,595)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,419 miles
    Test number
    849011424278
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass124,824 miles (+4,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,824 miles
    Test number
    115372052754
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front cv boots have grease on them but no holes found

  12. Pass120,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,570 miles
    Test number
    541931421084
    • AdvisoryBoth front top strut mounts have some movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail120,565 miles (+4,513)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,565 miles
    Test number
    272117549198
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front top strut mounts have some movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass116,052 miles (+4,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,052 miles
    Test number
    481117434270
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass111,651 miles (+3,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    528032114376
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass107,888 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    107,888 miles
    Test number
    175881113353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,489 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,489 miles
    Test number
    579693812354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,126 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,126 miles
    Test number
    287941111390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,476 miles (+4,271)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    95,476 miles
    Test number
    840978300315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass91,205 miles (+5,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    91,205 miles
    Test number
    210713819385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass85,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    264786798274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,670 miles (+4,072)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    921134598288
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass81,598 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,598 miles
    Test number
    464892607305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,204 miles (-592,595)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    77,204 miles
    Test number
    342433306390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass669,799 miles (+600,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    669,799 miles
    Test number
    700645325314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail69,684 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    440652125434
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S781 BVC

Does S781 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S781 BVC is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S781 BVC?
The MOT on S781 BVC is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S781 BVC done?
S781 BVC was recorded at 145,886 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 3,809 miles a year.
Has S781 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 BVC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S781 BVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S781 BVC find?
S781 BVC passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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