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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.

S790 KGM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass84,478 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. Pass79,292 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,292 miles
    Test number
    608626463492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,526 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,526 miles
    Test number
    907576511513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass73,082 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,082 miles
    Test number
    890820447352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,329 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,329 miles
    Test number
    873137437603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass62,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    286352304010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass58,364 miles (+38)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,364 miles
    Test number
    629753803090
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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)
  22. Pass42,875 miles (+5,687)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,875 miles
    Test number
    951750619010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,188 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,188 miles
    Test number
    644385508001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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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