
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
S790 KGMMOT history
S790 KGM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,478 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 84,478 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,230 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S790 KGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S790 KGM was last recorded at 84,478 miles on 16 Dec 2022, 3,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 80,909 miles · 22 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,569 miles
- Average per year
- 3,230 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 84,478 miles
- 2021 – 79,292 miles
- 2020 – 77,526 miles
- 2019 – 75,175 miles
- 2018 – 73,082 miles
- 2016 – 70,329 miles
- 2015 – 67,223 miles
- 2014 – 64,139 miles
- 2013 – 58,364 miles
- 2012 – 58,326 miles
- 2011 – 52,313 miles
- 2009 – 45,558 miles
- 2008 – 37,188 miles
- 2007 – 32,931 miles
- 2006 – 29,747 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryBrake servo pipe deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,478 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 84,478 miles
- Test number
- 152291351939
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryBrake servo pipe deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail84,478 miles (+3,569)3 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,478 miles
- Test number
- 102697145388
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryBrake servo pipe deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,909 miles (+1,617)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 80,909 miles
- Test number
- 806750273655
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake servo pipe shows signs of deteriation
Pass79,292 miles (+1,766)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 79,292 miles
- Test number
- 608626463492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,526 miles (+2,351)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 77,526 miles
- Test number
- 907576511513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,175 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 75,175 miles
- Test number
- 884799703173
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail75,175 miles (+2,093)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,175 miles
- Test number
- 737532777581
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,082 miles (+2,753)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 73,082 miles
- Test number
- 890820447352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,329 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 70,329 miles
- Test number
- 873137437603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,328 miles (+3,105)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,328 miles
- Test number
- 398931962640
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,223 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 67,223 miles
- Test number
- 379428329922
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail67,223 miles (+3,084)5 failures1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,223 miles
- Test number
- 375402333677
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure Damage (6.3.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass64,139 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 64,139 miles
- Test number
- 276005964360
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail64,135 miles (+2,119)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,135 miles
- Test number
- 106294364386
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass62,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 62,016 miles
- Test number
- 286352304010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,016 miles (+3,652)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,016 miles
- Test number
- 365422504096
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass58,364 miles (+38)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 58,364 miles
- Test number
- 629753803090
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Fail58,326 miles (+6,013)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,326 miles
- Test number
- 568242962329
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass52,313 miles (+2,270)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 52,313 miles
- Test number
- 429594651418
- NoteN/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteO/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass50,043 miles (+4,485)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 50,043 miles
- Test number
- 827598301014
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass45,558 miles (+2,683)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 45,558 miles
- Test number
- 253965769347
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,875 miles (+5,687)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 42,875 miles
- Test number
- 951750619010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,188 miles (+4,257)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 37,188 miles
- Test number
- 644385508001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,931 miles (+3,184)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 32,931 miles
- Test number
- 671761217006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 29,747 miles
- Test number
- 832165906006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S790 KGM
- Does S790 KGM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S790 KGM expired on 15 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S790 KGM?
- The MOT on S790 KGM expired on 15 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S790 KGM done?
- S790 KGM was recorded at 84,478 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2022, an average of 3,230 miles a year.
- Has S790 KGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S790 KGM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on S790 KGM 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 KGM find?
- S790 KGM passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2022 with 10 advisories: both rear wheel arches corroded; brake servo pipe deteriorated.; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 7 more.
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