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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S789 VMYMOT history

S789 VMY is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2021.

S789 VMY green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2022
Mileage
114,481 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 VMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 VMY was last recorded at 114,481 miles on 15 Nov 2021, 779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,702 miles · 22 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
779 miles
Average per year
3,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,481 miles
  • 2020 – 113,702 miles
  • 2019 – 113,075 miles
  • 2018 – 111,839 miles
  • 2017 – 110,685 miles
  • 2016 – 108,190 miles
  • 2015 – 103,059 miles
  • 2014 – 99,476 miles
  • 2013 – 95,789 miles
  • 2012 – 91,680 miles
  • 2011 – 88,085 miles
  • 2010 – 83,091 miles
  • 2009 – 77,981 miles
  • 2008 – 73,120 miles
  • 2007 – 68,102 miles
  • 2006 – 63,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,481 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,481 miles (+779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,481 miles
    Test number
    883553107224
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass113,702 miles (+627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,702 miles
    Test number
    138255780092
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass113,075 miles (+1,236)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,075 miles
    Test number
    258561468481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass111,839 miles (+1,154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,839 miles
    Test number
    745035327969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,685 miles (+2,495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,685 miles
    Test number
    357659012095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5 limit on n/s/r (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear tyre treads getting low

  6. Pass108,190 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,190 miles
    Test number
    794015448026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside engine bay underguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre feathering inner tread

  7. Fail108,173 miles (+5,114)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,173 miles
    Test number
    459436553565
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside engine bay underguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre feathering inner tread

  8. Pass103,059 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,059 miles
    Test number
    568312843390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,476 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,476 miles
    Test number
    168082934209
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cut in the tread

  10. Fail99,476 miles (+3,687)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,476 miles
    Test number
    906092834214
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cut in the tread

  11. Pass95,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,789 miles
    Test number
    465450243236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,789 miles (+4,109)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,789 miles
    Test number
    399840843446
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail91,680 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,680 miles
    Test number
    428458932214
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass91,680 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,680 miles
    Test number
    468488932299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,085 miles (+4,994)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,085 miles
    Test number
    557917831268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  16. Pass83,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,091 miles
    Test number
    394746530469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,091 miles (+5,110)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,091 miles
    Test number
    410976230266
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitting up

  18. Pass77,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    77,981 miles
    Test number
    504423839233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,981 miles (+4,861)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,981 miles
    Test number
    784743239252
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass73,120 miles (+5,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,120 miles
    Test number
    592324038280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass68,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,102 miles
    Test number
    353865437426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,102 miles (+4,250)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,102 miles
    Test number
    923965137276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass63,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,852 miles
    Test number
    201628136207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,852 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,852 miles
    Test number
    524858436214
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S789 VMY

Does S789 VMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S789 VMY expired on 20 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S789 VMY?
The MOT on S789 VMY expired on 20 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S789 VMY done?
S789 VMY was recorded at 114,481 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2021, an average of 3,326 miles a year.
Has S789 VMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 VMY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on S789 VMY 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 VMY find?
S789 VMY passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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