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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S781 NGFMOT history

S781 NGF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

S781 NGF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,619 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 NGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 NGF was last recorded at 90,619 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2011: 9,204 miles, lower than 35,713 miles on 15 Jul 2010.

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
90,616 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,619 miles
  • 2025 – 80,612 miles
  • 2024 – 76,610 miles
  • 2023 – 66,288 miles
  • 2022 – 60,192 miles
  • 2021 – 55,912 miles
  • 2020 – 51,687 miles
  • 2019 – 44,124 miles
  • 2018 – 34,232 miles
  • 2017 – 29,096 miles
  • 2016 – 23,145 miles
  • 2015 – 17,028 miles
  • 2013 – 9,939 miles
  • 2012 – 9,574 miles
  • 2011 – 9,204 miles
  • 2010 – 35,713 miles
  • 2009 – 8,242 miles
  • 2008 – 7,583 miles
  • 2007 – 7,006 miles
  • 2006 – 6,490 miles
  • 2005 – 5,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,619 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,619 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,619 miles
    Test number
    464159643662
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail90,616 miles (+10,004)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,616 miles
    Test number
    363424980357
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Sleeve Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass80,612 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,612 miles
    Test number
    118780083387
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,605 miles (+3,995)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,605 miles
    Test number
    483908978947
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,610 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,610 miles
    Test number
    618646913006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail76,606 miles (+10,318)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,606 miles
    Test number
    463338289765
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass66,288 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,288 miles
    Test number
    794532115827
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail66,288 miles (+6,096)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,288 miles
    Test number
    630506022622
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass60,192 miles (+4,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,192 miles
    Test number
    878291954896
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,912 miles (+4,225)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,912 miles
    Test number
    975879571459
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged ns mirror u/s (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass51,687 miles (+7,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,687 miles
    Test number
    300919412870
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass44,124 miles (+9,892)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,124 miles
    Test number
    160051776894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,232 miles (+5,136)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    34,232 miles
    Test number
    584187363531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass29,096 miles (+5,951)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    928292594097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,145 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    23,145 miles
    Test number
    659926767779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail23,141 miles (+6,113)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,141 miles
    Test number
    221901603208
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail17,028 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,028 miles
    Test number
    148937355447
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn (lipped)

  18. Pass17,028 miles (+7,089)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    17,028 miles
    Test number
    357087855097
    • NoteFront brake discs worn (lipped)

  19. Pass9,939 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    9,939 miles
    Test number
    317700703235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,574 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    9,574 miles
    Test number
    885708592103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,204 miles (-26,509)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    9,204 miles
    Test number
    506159691167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,713 miles (+27,471)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,713 miles
    Test number
    874976390135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,242 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    8,242 miles
    Test number
    523310919265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,583 miles (+577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    7,583 miles
    Test number
    994195238266
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are cracking.

  25. Pass7,006 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    7,006 miles
    Test number
    284794037273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,490 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    6,490 miles
    Test number
    271540236293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass5,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    5,834 miles
    Test number
    471557435290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S781 NGF

Does S781 NGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S781 NGF is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S781 NGF?
The MOT on S781 NGF is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S781 NGF done?
S781 NGF was recorded at 90,619 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 4,142 miles a year.
Has S781 NGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 NGF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S781 NGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S781 NGF find?
S781 NGF passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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