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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S790 CAAMOT history

S790 CAA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

S790 CAA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,450 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S790 CAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S790 CAA was last recorded at 90,450 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,176 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
274 miles
Average per year
2,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,450 miles
  • 2025 – 90,176 miles
  • 2024 – 89,712 miles
  • 2023 – 89,193 miles
  • 2022 – 88,521 miles
  • 2021 – 87,738 miles
  • 2020 – 86,931 miles
  • 2019 – 86,014 miles
  • 2018 – 84,747 miles
  • 2017 – 83,399 miles
  • 2016 – 82,172 miles
  • 2015 – 80,561 miles
  • 2014 – 78,920 miles
  • 2013 – 77,213 miles
  • 2012 – 75,281 miles
  • 2011 – 72,145 miles
  • 2010 – 68,288 miles
  • 2009 – 63,719 miles
  • 2008 – 60,465 miles
  • 2007 – 54,377 miles
  • 2006 – 49,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,450 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,450 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,450 miles
    Test number
    844748634592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,176 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,176 miles
    Test number
    976481150627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,712 miles (+519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,712 miles
    Test number
    158241991112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,193 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,193 miles
    Test number
    840773455786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,521 miles (+783)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    402391171293
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass87,738 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,738 miles
    Test number
    184522338848
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail87,738 miles (+807)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,738 miles
    Test number
    459887850266
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass86,931 miles (+917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,931 miles
    Test number
    771144615985
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front brake discs

  9. Pass86,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,014 miles
    Test number
    398869197143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail86,014 miles (+1,267)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,014 miles
    Test number
    239268743725
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass84,747 miles (+1,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,747 miles
    Test number
    358715900040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,399 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,399 miles
    Test number
    654656243829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,172 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,172 miles
    Test number
    818469390842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,561 miles
    Test number
    513112458561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail80,561 miles (+1,641)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,561 miles
    Test number
    396115767007
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,920 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,920 miles
    Test number
    759283554260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,213 miles (+1,932)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    716941763224
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  18. Pass75,281 miles (+3,136)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,281 miles
    Test number
    828282362221
    • NoteRear brake discs and pads worn.

  19. Pass72,145 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,145 miles
    Test number
    327214661213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,288 miles
    Test number
    683257350276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail68,288 miles (+4,569)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,288 miles
    Test number
    903647150261
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass63,719 miles (+3,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,719 miles
    Test number
    661179359210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass60,465 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,465 miles
    Test number
    331528068271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,119 miles (+5,742)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,119 miles
    Test number
    641440068234
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass54,377 miles (+5,042)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,377 miles
    Test number
    153736157244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,335 miles
    Test number
    773121666265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S790 CAA

Does S790 CAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S790 CAA is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S790 CAA?
The MOT on S790 CAA is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S790 CAA done?
S790 CAA was recorded at 90,450 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 2,059 miles a year.
Has S790 CAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S790 CAA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S790 CAA 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 S790 CAA find?
S790 CAA passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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