Volkswagen Golf
Red and Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc
S785 UDXMOT history
S785 UDX is a red and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,153 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 85,153 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,992 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S785 UDX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 8 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S785 UDX was last recorded at 85,153 miles on 15 Nov 2023, 972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 84,181 miles · 22 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 972 miles
- Average per year
- 1,992 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 85,153 miles
- 2022 – 84,181 miles
- 2021 – 83,066 miles
- 2020 – 81,835 miles
- 2019 – 80,774 miles
- 2018 – 79,208 miles
- 2017 – 77,890 miles
- 2016 – 76,978 miles
- 2015 – 74,431 miles
- 2014 – 72,582 miles
- 2013 – 70,278 miles
- 2012 – 69,516 miles
- 2011 – 68,377 miles
- 2010 – 65,221 miles
- 2009 – 60,215 miles
- 2008 – 57,289 miles
- 2007 – 54,214 miles
- 2006 – 50,636 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,153 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,153 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 85,153 miles
- Test number
- 294767998030
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail85,152 miles (+971)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,152 miles
- Test number
- 187597008478
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass84,181 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 84,181 miles
- Test number
- 771099438527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,155 miles (+1,089)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,155 miles
- Test number
- 174407288052
- MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass83,066 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 83,066 miles
- Test number
- 285556405239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail83,056 miles (+1,221)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,056 miles
- Test number
- 506226605040
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,835 miles (+1,061)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 81,835 miles
- Test number
- 233183895167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,774 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 80,774 miles
- Test number
- 959931683236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,773 miles (+1,565)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,773 miles
- Test number
- 832759585066
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass79,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 79,208 miles
- Test number
- 471959067064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,206 miles (+1,316)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,206 miles
- Test number
- 271630294349
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass77,890 miles (+912)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 77,890 miles
- Test number
- 323209892536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,978 miles (+2,547)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 76,978 miles
- Test number
- 915000395985
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Pass74,431 miles (+1,849)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 74,431 miles
- Test number
- 256304635404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,582 miles (+2,304)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 72,582 miles
- Test number
- 486091554136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 70,278 miles
- Test number
- 139938343108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,278 miles (+762)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,278 miles
- Test number
- 647208843101
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass69,516 miles (+1,139)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 69,516 miles
- Test number
- 156523252113
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear disc's corroded
Pass68,377 miles (+3,156)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 68,377 miles
- Test number
- 289343121117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,221 miles (+5,006)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 65,221 miles
- Test number
- 691750140100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteBrake fluid test failed
Pass60,215 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2010
- Odometer
- 60,215 miles
- Test number
- 892400749100
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail60,215 miles (+2,926)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,215 miles
- Test number
- 330509639114
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,289 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 57,289 miles
- Test number
- 144866638138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,283 miles (+3,069)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,283 miles
- Test number
- 543492828117
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,214 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 54,214 miles
- Test number
- 201904097475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,214 miles (+3,578)3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,214 miles
- Test number
- 342713397115
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Note2 nails in o/s rear tyre close together advise replacement
- NoteFront brake discs are heavily lipped n/s rear disc is worn and rough advise replacement
- NoteMovement in both front suspension top mountings advise replacement
- NotePlay in both rear wheel bearings advise rectify
Pass50,636 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 50,636 miles
- Test number
- 981050806241
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about S785 UDX
- Does S785 UDX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S785 UDX expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S785 UDX?
- The MOT on S785 UDX expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S785 UDX done?
- S785 UDX was recorded at 85,153 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2023, an average of 1,992 miles a year.
- Has S785 UDX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S785 UDX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on S785 UDX 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 S785 UDX find?
- S785 UDX passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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