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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

S794 AVTMOT history

S794 AVT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

S794 AVT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,806 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S794 AVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S794 AVT was last recorded at 113,806 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,799 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,806 miles
  • 2024 – 112,426 miles
  • 2023 – 109,538 miles
  • 2022 – 107,326 miles
  • 2021 – 106,100 miles
  • 2019 – 105,900 miles
  • 2018 – 104,703 miles
  • 2017 – 101,802 miles
  • 2016 – 99,002 miles
  • 2015 – 97,038 miles
  • 2014 – 93,357 miles
  • 2013 – 86,786 miles
  • 2012 – 78,000 miles
  • 2011 – 71,760 miles
  • 2010 – 66,295 miles
  • 2009 – 60,378 miles
  • 2008 – 55,512 miles
  • 2007 – 50,948 miles
  • 2006 – 46,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,806 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,806 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,806 miles
    Test number
    115132316829
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
  2. Fail113,799 miles (+1,373)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,799 miles
    Test number
    201933669139
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
  3. Pass112,426 miles (+2,888)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,426 miles
    Test number
    845381122037
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass109,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,538 miles
    Test number
    418941756025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,538 miles (+2,212)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,538 miles
    Test number
    902276467977
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass107,326 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,326 miles
    Test number
    421835191923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,100 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,100 miles
    Test number
    873166854343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass105,900 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,900 miles
    Test number
    292768745299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,703 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,703 miles
    Test number
    778106083413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,802 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,802 miles
    Test number
    522650238555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,002 miles (+1,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,002 miles
    Test number
    281224745757
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass97,038 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,038 miles
    Test number
    762967823019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,357 miles (+6,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,357 miles
    Test number
    678390534256
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass86,786 miles (+8,786)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,786 miles
    Test number
    477517753202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,000 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,000 miles
    Test number
    728866852284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r spring has lower tail missing
    • NoteO/s/r spring has lower tail missing
  16. Fail78,000 miles (+6,240)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,000 miles
    Test number
    268296552287
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r spring has lower tail missing
    • NoteO/s/r spring has lower tail missing
  17. Pass71,760 miles (+5,465)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,760 miles
    Test number
    617083051212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,295 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,295 miles
    Test number
    421386350235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,378 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,378 miles
    Test number
    130409619298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,512 miles (+4,564)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,512 miles
    Test number
    850450558235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,948 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,948 miles
    Test number
    783499247210
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  22. Pass50,948 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,948 miles
    Test number
    963739947265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,574 miles
    Test number
    532171656202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,574 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,574 miles
    Test number
    741961056283
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about S794 AVT

Does S794 AVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S794 AVT is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S794 AVT?
The MOT on S794 AVT is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S794 AVT done?
S794 AVT was recorded at 113,806 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
Has S794 AVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S794 AVT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S794 AVT 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 S794 AVT find?
S794 AVT passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; coil spring worn, and 4 more.

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