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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S784 UNBMOT history

S784 UNB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 148,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

S784 UNB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
148,331 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S784 UNB
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
22 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S784 UNB was last recorded at 148,331 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,283 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
5,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,331 miles
  • 2024 – 145,000 miles
  • 2023 – 140,976 miles
  • 2022 – 136,798 miles
  • 2021 – 132,851 miles
  • 2020 – 128,577 miles
  • 2019 – 124,213 miles
  • 2018 – 119,870 miles
  • 2017 – 114,659 miles
  • 2016 – 103,642 miles
  • 2015 – 98,797 miles
  • 2014 – 92,501 miles
  • 2013 – 87,256 miles
  • 2012 – 82,844 miles
  • 2011 – 78,014 miles
  • 2010 – 73,276 miles
  • 2009 – 67,860 miles
  • 2008 – 60,690 miles
  • 2007 – 52,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,331 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,331 miles (+48)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    148,331 miles
    Test number
    487613887464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  2. Fail148,283 miles (+3,283)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,283 miles
    Test number
    455367139676
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  3. Pass145,000 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,000 miles
    Test number
    765512507927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,976 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,976 miles
    Test number
    149750537010
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail140,958 miles (+4,160)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,958 miles
    Test number
    225718270839
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,798 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,798 miles
    Test number
    984254149527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,792 miles (+3,941)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,792 miles
    Test number
    149641248302
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,851 miles (+4,274)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,851 miles
    Test number
    680196709202
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass128,577 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    128,577 miles
    Test number
    934746549032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,213 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,213 miles
    Test number
    420948006748
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail124,209 miles (+4,339)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,209 miles
    Test number
    469619039506
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass119,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,870 miles
    Test number
    250548464862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,870 miles (+12)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,870 miles
    Test number
    932591094620
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail119,858 miles (+67)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,858 miles
    Test number
    144815815500
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail119,791 miles (+5,132)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,791 miles
    Test number
    990949157845
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass114,659 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,659 miles
    Test number
    415660455354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,653 miles (+11,011)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,653 miles
    Test number
    119703870109
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass103,642 miles (+4,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,642 miles
    Test number
    734852247235
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s and o/s rack ends

  19. Pass98,797 miles (+6,296)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,797 miles
    Test number
    699212735165
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass92,501 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,501 miles
    Test number
    986195934134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,256 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,256 miles
    Test number
    278557333184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,844 miles
    Test number
    817322732160
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Fail82,843 miles (+4,829)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,843 miles
    Test number
    196292232105
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has age cracks on it.

  24. Fail78,014 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,014 miles
    Test number
    278876131430
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass78,014 miles (+4,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,014 miles
    Test number
    298806231199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass73,276 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    894847130121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,860 miles
    Test number
    264352639143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,860 miles (+7,170)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,860 miles
    Test number
    804492639117
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass60,690 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,690 miles
    Test number
    442777238123
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking & distorted

  30. Fail60,690 miles (+7,752)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,690 miles
    Test number
    810206738199
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking & distorted

  31. Pass52,938 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,938 miles
    Test number
    221198937154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail51,484 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,484 miles
    Test number
    172822517465
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is perished

  33. Pass51,484 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,484 miles
    Test number
    763622317085
    • NoteOffside front tyre is perished

Questions about S784 UNB

Does S784 UNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S784 UNB expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S784 UNB?
The MOT on S784 UNB expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S784 UNB done?
S784 UNB was recorded at 148,331 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 5,195 miles a year.
Has S784 UNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S784 UNB has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S784 UNB 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 S784 UNB find?
S784 UNB passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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