Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc
S791 LRUMOT history
S791 LRU is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,047 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 142,047 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,005 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S791 LRU
- 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
- 22 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
S791 LRU was last recorded at 142,047 miles on 8 Nov 2023, 7,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 134,338 miles · 23 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,709 miles
- Average per year
- 6,005 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 142,047 miles
- 2022 – 134,338 miles
- 2021 – 125,600 miles
- 2020 – 119,396 miles
- 2019 – 110,969 miles
- 2018 – 104,308 miles
- 2017 – 98,317 miles
- 2016 – 95,127 miles
- 2015 – 93,035 miles
- 2014 – 91,130 miles
- 2013 – 81,030 miles
- 2012 – 71,818 miles
- 2011 – 64,732 miles
- 2010 – 59,972 miles
- 2009 – 56,316 miles
- 2008 – 51,291 miles
- 2007 – 40,862 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail142,047 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail142,047 miles (+7,709)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,047 miles
- Test number
- 606410166541
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass134,338 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 134,338 miles
- Test number
- 418803691594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,338 miles (+8,738)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,338 miles
- Test number
- 768257865554
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass125,600 miles (+6,204)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 125,600 miles
- Test number
- 216568913544
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass119,396 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 119,396 miles
- Test number
- 132598895990
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs badly worn
Fail119,396 miles (+8,427)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,396 miles
- Test number
- 485470024136
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass110,969 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 110,969 miles
- Test number
- 592133353226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,969 miles (+6,661)3 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,969 miles
- Test number
- 228816148376
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass104,308 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 104,308 miles
- Test number
- 152956159715
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail104,306 miles (+5,989)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,306 miles
- Test number
- 120176118494
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,317 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 98,317 miles
- Test number
- 691432145722
- AdvisoryFront shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect
Fail98,317 miles (+3,190)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,317 miles
- Test number
- 914075559449
- FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect
Pass95,127 miles (+2,092)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 95,127 miles
- Test number
- 216871870905
- AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting broken.
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,035 miles (+1,905)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 93,035 miles
- Test number
- 698016947439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,130 miles (+10,100)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 91,130 miles
- Test number
- 306124314345
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edges.
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Pass81,030 miles (+9,212)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 81,030 miles
- Test number
- 455085003327
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass71,818 miles (+7,086)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 71,818 miles
- Test number
- 628640022367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,732 miles (+4,760)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 64,732 miles
- Test number
- 637209511314
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 59,972 miles
- Test number
- 612376420397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,972 miles (+3,656)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,972 miles
- Test number
- 313296520377
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteSlight drag nsr brake
Pass56,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 56,316 miles
- Test number
- 114244629344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,316 miles (+5,025)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,316 miles
- Test number
- 570684429397
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass51,291 miles (+4,710)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 51,291 miles
- Test number
- 151802738340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight drag rear brakes os and ns
Pass46,581 miles (+5,719)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 46,581 miles
- Test number
- 564942908021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass40,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 40,862 miles
- Test number
- 282202107071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S791 LRU
- Does S791 LRU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S791 LRU expired on 26 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S791 LRU?
- The MOT on S791 LRU expired on 26 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S791 LRU done?
- S791 LRU was recorded at 142,047 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023, an average of 6,005 miles a year.
- Has S791 LRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S791 LRU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on S791 LRU 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 LRU find?
- S791 LRU failed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with 6 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 3 more.
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