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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

S791 CAAMOT history

S791 CAA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

S791 CAA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2025
Mileage
109,701 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S791 CAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S791 CAA was last recorded at 109,701 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 3,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,053 miles · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,648 miles
Average per year
3,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,701 miles
  • 2023 – 106,053 miles
  • 2021 – 99,294 miles
  • 2020 – 97,792 miles
  • 2019 – 93,316 miles
  • 2018 – 90,234 miles
  • 2017 – 87,404 miles
  • 2016 – 84,232 miles
  • 2015 – 80,881 miles
  • 2014 – 77,606 miles
  • 2013 – 74,124 miles
  • 2012 – 70,277 miles
  • 2011 – 66,397 miles
  • 2010 – 62,444 miles
  • 2009 – 58,640 miles
  • 2008 – 54,781 miles
  • 2007 – 47,804 miles
  • 2006 – 42,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,701 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnder body cover with under seal

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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes are starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded/poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm of tread remaining

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,701 miles (+3,648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,701 miles
    Test number
    438503819102
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body cover with under seal

  2. Pass106,053 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,053 miles
    Test number
    632044647525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,046 miles (+6,752)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,046 miles
    Test number
    262625814729
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,294 miles (+42)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,294 miles
    Test number
    716689596995
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes are starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail99,252 miles (+1,460)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,252 miles
    Test number
    781366203628
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes are starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass97,792 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,792 miles
    Test number
    900505627662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,486 miles (+3,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    364521293375
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,316 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,316 miles
    Test number
    863197264532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,305 miles (+3,071)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,305 miles
    Test number
    823720614760
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass90,234 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,234 miles
    Test number
    250639285462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine dipstick tube broken

  11. Fail90,234 miles (+2,830)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,234 miles
    Test number
    943958073989
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine dipstick tube broken

  12. Pass87,404 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,404 miles
    Test number
    143615174079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail87,354 miles (+3,122)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,354 miles
    Test number
    476485960793
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass84,232 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,232 miles
    Test number
    555290783938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,881 miles
    Test number
    188767305452
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail80,870 miles (+3,264)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,870 miles
    Test number
    265457005028
    • FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass77,606 miles (+3,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,606 miles
    Test number
    778908204049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass74,124 miles (+3,847)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,124 miles
    Test number
    287647303055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brakes slight bind

  19. Pass70,277 miles (+3,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,277 miles
    Test number
    307186402018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass66,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,397 miles
    Test number
    346636001010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,387 miles (+3,943)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    258216501093
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass62,444 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,444 miles
    Test number
    573818000077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,640 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,640 miles
    Test number
    491009809026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,781 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,781 miles
    Test number
    751844908082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,804 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    140529107061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,964 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,964 miles
    Test number
    562421216074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,927 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,927 miles
    Test number
    120236806499
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about S791 CAA

Does S791 CAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S791 CAA expired on 7 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S791 CAA?
The MOT on S791 CAA expired on 7 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S791 CAA done?
S791 CAA was recorded at 109,701 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 3,693 miles a year.
Has S791 CAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S791 CAA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S791 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 S791 CAA find?
S791 CAA passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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