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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc

S789 RBJMOT history

S789 RBJ is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 112,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

S789 RBJ yellow Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,044 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 RBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 RBJ was last recorded at 112,044 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,682 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
362 miles
Average per year
1,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,044 miles
  • 2024 – 111,682 miles
  • 2023 – 111,304 miles
  • 2022 – 111,064 miles
  • 2021 – 110,590 miles
  • 2020 – 110,223 miles
  • 2019 – 109,869 miles
  • 2018 – 109,258 miles
  • 2017 – 109,030 miles
  • 2016 – 108,600 miles
  • 2015 – 107,611 miles
  • 2014 – 107,276 miles
  • 2013 – 106,671 miles
  • 2012 – 106,148 miles
  • 2011 – 105,254 miles
  • 2010 – 103,888 miles
  • 2009 – 101,743 miles
  • 2008 – 98,494 miles
  • 2007 – 93,681 miles
  • 2006 – 87,721 miles
  • 2005 – 80,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,044 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Body Damage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No Date Markings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,044 miles (+362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,044 miles
    Test number
    258013734669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass111,682 miles (+378)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,682 miles
    Test number
    221351553636
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Body Damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,304 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,304 miles
    Test number
    994438103155
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Body Damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No Date Markings (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 15 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 18 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 15 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,304 miles (+240)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,304 miles
    Test number
    731780288387
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Body Damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No Date Markings (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 15 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 18 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 15 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,064 miles (+474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,064 miles
    Test number
    529696686917
    • AdvisoryNearside Body Damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,590 miles (+367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,590 miles
    Test number
    807083720135
    • AdvisoryNearside Body Damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,223 miles
    Test number
    503241884922
    • AdvisoryNearside Door and Sill Damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail110,223 miles (+354)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,223 miles
    Test number
    995593553230
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Door and Sill Damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,869 miles (+611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,869 miles
    Test number
    544012632359
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill Body Damage
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass109,258 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,258 miles
    Test number
    623114935598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail109,256 miles (+226)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,256 miles
    Test number
    554789290357
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass109,030 miles (+430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,030 miles
    Test number
    973276498021
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass108,600 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,600 miles
    Test number
    319959441351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    107,611 miles
    Test number
    696015027398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,611 miles (+335)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,611 miles
    Test number
    277726890165
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Fail107,276 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,276 miles
    Test number
    887307594247
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass107,276 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,276 miles
    Test number
    918997794250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    106,671 miles
    Test number
    218064803336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,671 miles (+523)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,671 miles
    Test number
    538974503341
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass106,148 miles (+894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    106,148 miles
    Test number
    515958292277
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail105,254 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,254 miles
    Test number
    636390621347
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass105,254 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,254 miles
    Test number
    935360421328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,888 miles (+2,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    103,888 miles
    Test number
    511573010302
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass101,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    101,743 miles
    Test number
    462718909301
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail101,743 miles (+3,249)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,743 miles
    Test number
    303447209321
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass98,494 miles (+4,813)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    98,494 miles
    Test number
    823292388234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass93,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    93,681 miles
    Test number
    891428887207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail93,681 miles (+5,960)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,681 miles
    Test number
    492128687221
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  29. Pass87,721 miles (+6,995)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    87,721 miles
    Test number
    914078696279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass80,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    130270205314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S789 RBJ

Does S789 RBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S789 RBJ is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S789 RBJ?
The MOT on S789 RBJ is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S789 RBJ done?
S789 RBJ was recorded at 112,044 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 1,564 miles a year.
Has S789 RBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 RBJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S789 RBJ 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 S789 RBJ find?
S789 RBJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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