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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc

S789 WHJMOT history

S789 WHJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

S789 WHJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
106,481 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 WHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 WHJ was last recorded at 106,481 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,088 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
393 miles
Average per year
2,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,481 miles
  • 2023 – 106,088 miles
  • 2022 – 105,592 miles
  • 2021 – 105,031 miles
  • 2020 – 104,515 miles
  • 2019 – 101,038 miles
  • 2018 – 98,893 miles
  • 2017 – 97,446 miles
  • 2016 – 94,483 miles
  • 2015 – 92,295 miles
  • 2014 – 90,252 miles
  • 2013 – 87,246 miles
  • 2012 – 79,088 miles
  • 2011 – 77,083 miles
  • 2010 – 76,271 miles
  • 2009 – 72,664 miles
  • 2008 – 68,623 miles
  • 2007 – 63,646 miles
  • 2006 – 56,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,481 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    106,481 miles
    Test number
    961624975706
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,481 miles (+393)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,481 miles
    Test number
    383793533419
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,088 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,088 miles
    Test number
    635176362665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,592 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,592 miles
    Test number
    375155566764
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail105,583 miles (+552)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,583 miles
    Test number
    986216467922
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,031 miles (+516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,031 miles
    Test number
    355707704172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,515 miles (+3,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,515 miles
    Test number
    500431273128
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,038 miles (+2,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,038 miles
    Test number
    316381602350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,893 miles
    Test number
    470832059321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,893 miles (+1,447)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,893 miles
    Test number
    124638060244
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass97,446 miles (+2,963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,446 miles
    Test number
    388343782147
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint is corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass94,483 miles (+2,188)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,483 miles
    Test number
    918031402765
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass92,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,295 miles
    Test number
    657314812777
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section deteriorating

  14. Fail92,295 miles (+2,043)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,295 miles
    Test number
    795703155729
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section deteriorating

  15. Pass90,252 miles (+3,006)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,252 miles
    Test number
    576659984203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteO/r/tyre cracking on edge

  16. Pass87,246 miles (+8,158)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,246 miles
    Test number
    367605093265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,088 miles (+2,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,088 miles
    Test number
    428086792233
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass77,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,083 miles
    Test number
    555845851204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,083 miles (+812)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,083 miles
    Test number
    875005251227
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass76,271 miles (+3,607)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,271 miles
    Test number
    683803200222
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight lift in both top suspension bushes

  21. Pass72,664 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,664 miles
    Test number
    682424809289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,623 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,623 miles
    Test number
    433661518285
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass68,623 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    68,623 miles
    Test number
    530051218225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,646 miles (+7,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    582504417231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass56,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,552 miles
    Test number
    972283216204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S789 WHJ

Does S789 WHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S789 WHJ is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S789 WHJ?
The MOT on S789 WHJ is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S789 WHJ done?
S789 WHJ was recorded at 106,481 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 2,509 miles a year.
Has S789 WHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 WHJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S789 WHJ 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 WHJ find?
S789 WHJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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