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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

S797 SDPMOT history

S797 SDP is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 95,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

S797 SDP green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,894 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S797 SDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S797 SDP was last recorded at 95,894 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,881 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,894 miles
  • 2025 – 87,018 miles
  • 2024 – 86,994 miles
  • 2023 – 81,006 miles
  • 2022 – 77,326 miles
  • 2021 – 74,740 miles
  • 2020 – 71,970 miles
  • 2019 – 68,771 miles
  • 2018 – 68,685 miles
  • 2017 – 58,100 miles
  • 2016 – 52,038 miles
  • 2015 – 49,662 miles
  • 2014 – 47,908 miles
  • 2013 – 45,954 miles
  • 2012 – 44,199 miles
  • 2010 – 42,371 miles
  • 2009 – 40,656 miles
  • 2008 – 34,600 miles
  • 2007 – 32,116 miles
  • 2006 – 28,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,894 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,894 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,894 miles
    Test number
    246300685710
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail95,881 miles (+8,863)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,881 miles
    Test number
    340278511517
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass87,018 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,018 miles
    Test number
    317827513160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,994 miles (+452)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,994 miles
    Test number
    504296586898
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail86,542 miles (+5,536)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,542 miles
    Test number
    329260649801
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,006 miles (+367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,006 miles
    Test number
    798810274174
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail80,639 miles (+3,313)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,639 miles
    Test number
    785559687376
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass77,326 miles (+2,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,326 miles
    Test number
    418017186699
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass74,740 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,740 miles
    Test number
    373821376042
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump area
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail74,740 miles (+2,770)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,740 miles
    Test number
    522912045950
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump area
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass71,970 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    71,970 miles
    Test number
    964596926455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    68,771 miles
    Test number
    587092817681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,771 miles (+86)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,771 miles
    Test number
    630353755524
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass68,685 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,685 miles
    Test number
    753579555797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,662 miles (+5,562)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,662 miles
    Test number
    473606120201
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From wheel cylinder to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNear side front wiper blade split

  16. Pass58,100 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,100 miles
    Test number
    946565678428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,038 miles
    Test number
    940049060435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail52,038 miles (+2,376)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,038 miles
    Test number
    927100548811
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass49,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,662 miles
    Test number
    159902715016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,662 miles (+1,754)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,662 miles
    Test number
    218082215090
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass47,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,908 miles
    Test number
    227713304052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,908 miles (+1,954)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,908 miles
    Test number
    527703704016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass45,954 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,954 miles
    Test number
    679493303059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,199 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,199 miles
    Test number
    928000712069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,371 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,371 miles
    Test number
    453414840300
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail42,371 miles (+1,715)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,371 miles
    Test number
    541623540336
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass40,656 miles (+3,190)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,656 miles
    Test number
    410040759488
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass37,466 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,466 miles
    Test number
    100419629457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,600 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,600 miles
    Test number
    132252508044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,116 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,116 miles
    Test number
    571615117033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass28,495 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,495 miles
    Test number
    600080236021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail28,481 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,481 miles
    Test number
    290386126001
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about S797 SDP

Does S797 SDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S797 SDP is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S797 SDP?
The MOT on S797 SDP is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S797 SDP done?
S797 SDP was recorded at 95,894 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 3,309 miles a year.
Has S797 SDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S797 SDP has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S797 SDP 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 S797 SDP find?
S797 SDP passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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