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Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S790 EGXMOT history

S790 EGX is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

S790 EGX green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2025
Mileage
124,846 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S790 EGX
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
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S790 EGX was last recorded at 124,846 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 4,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,289 miles · 24 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,557 miles
Average per year
5,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,846 miles
  • 2023 – 120,289 miles
  • 2022 – 115,461 miles
  • 2021 – 110,852 miles
  • 2020 – 107,876 miles
  • 2019 – 103,293 miles
  • 2018 – 97,019 miles
  • 2017 – 90,273 miles
  • 2016 – 82,260 miles
  • 2015 – 73,691 miles
  • 2014 – 64,868 miles
  • 2013 – 58,252 miles
  • 2012 – 53,822 miles
  • 2011 – 48,214 miles
  • 2010 – 40,751 miles
  • 2009 – 34,050 miles
  • 2008 – 32,340 miles
  • 2007 – 29,502 miles
  • 2006 – 26,559 miles
  • 2005 – 24,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,846 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,846 miles (+4,557)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,846 miles
    Test number
    163456852981
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass120,289 miles (+4,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,289 miles
    Test number
    212278682826
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass115,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,461 miles
    Test number
    730879782498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,461 miles (+4,609)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,461 miles
    Test number
    261170951512
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  5. Pass110,852 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,852 miles
    Test number
    448218229815
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Front 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))
  6. Fail110,852 miles (+2,976)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,852 miles
    Test number
    570572556088
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass107,876 miles (+4,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,876 miles
    Test number
    514680709385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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))
  8. Pass103,293 miles (+6,274)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,293 miles
    Test number
    886230210178
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass97,019 miles (+6,746)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    157119475242
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass90,273 miles (+8,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,273 miles
    Test number
    312152510251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly
  11. Pass82,260 miles (+8,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,260 miles
    Test number
    936793524488
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass73,691 miles (+8,823)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,691 miles
    Test number
    598290515208
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass64,868 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,868 miles
    Test number
    466847694194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,252 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,252 miles
    Test number
    549769483120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,822 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    899011902247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,214 miles (+7,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,214 miles
    Test number
    207414091185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass40,751 miles (+6,701)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,751 miles
    Test number
    260197180486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,050 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,050 miles
    Test number
    422451019251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,340 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,340 miles
    Test number
    814298998149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,502 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,502 miles
    Test number
    261179197108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,559 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,559 miles
    Test number
    471625396175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    24,325 miles
    Test number
    832082305245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S790 EGX

Does S790 EGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S790 EGX expired on 27 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S790 EGX?
The MOT on S790 EGX expired on 27 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S790 EGX done?
S790 EGX was recorded at 124,846 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 5,287 miles a year.
Has S790 EGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S790 EGX has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S790 EGX 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 EGX find?
S790 EGX passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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