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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,400 cc

S799 WTWMOT history

S799 WTW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

S799 WTW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2022
Mileage
113,543 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S799 WTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S799 WTW was last recorded at 113,543 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 8,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,177 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
8,366 miles
Average per year
5,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,543 miles
  • 2021 – 105,177 miles
  • 2020 – 96,801 miles
  • 2019 – 87,908 miles
  • 2018 – 78,065 miles
  • 2017 – 68,962 miles
  • 2016 – 62,702 miles
  • 2015 – 53,563 miles
  • 2014 – 42,692 miles
  • 2013 – 31,998 miles
  • 2012 – 27,741 miles
  • 2011 – 27,084 miles
  • 2010 – 26,774 miles
  • 2009 – 26,382 miles
  • 2008 – 25,108 miles
  • 2007 – 22,473 miles
  • 2006 – 18,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,543 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryMinor exhaust box blow from centre exhaust join
  • AdvisoryNearside rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,543 miles (+8,366)2 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,543 miles
    Test number
    176167412621
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust box blow from centre exhaust join
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

  2. Pass105,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,177 miles
    Test number
    112631897671
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail105,175 miles (+8,374)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,175 miles
    Test number
    223481713115
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,801 miles
    Test number
    644688247737
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,801 miles (+8,893)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,801 miles
    Test number
    525044279123
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,908 miles
    Test number
    742577674340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail87,908 miles (+9,843)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,908 miles
    Test number
    169415845421
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,065 miles (+9,103)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,065 miles
    Test number
    400591841648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,962 miles (+6,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,962 miles
    Test number
    207178538197
    • 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)

  10. Pass62,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,702 miles
    Test number
    677384556708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,702 miles (+9,139)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,702 miles
    Test number
    349660082044
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass53,563 miles (+10,871)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,563 miles
    Test number
    986064315046
    • NoteSlight blow from rear and centre section exhuast

  13. Pass42,692 miles (+10,694)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,692 miles
    Test number
    615585344098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,998 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,998 miles
    Test number
    198705723046
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp stays on

  15. Fail31,998 miles (+4,257)7 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,998 miles
    Test number
    115755823407
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp stays on

  16. Pass27,741 miles (+657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,741 miles
    Test number
    509665242052
    • NoteAir bag light is on

  17. Pass27,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,084 miles
    Test number
    957631941003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,084 miles (+310)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,084 miles
    Test number
    848388831021
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  19. Pass26,774 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,774 miles
    Test number
    301536330031
    • NoteFront brake discs are very rusty

  20. Fail26,773 miles (+391)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,773 miles
    Test number
    394506030057
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront brake discs are very rusty

  21. Fail26,382 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,382 miles
    Test number
    271036339039
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear brake discs are very rusty

  22. Pass26,382 miles (+1,274)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,382 miles
    Test number
    702936839074
    • NoteRear brake discs are very rusty

  23. Pass25,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,108 miles
    Test number
    340825338066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,108 miles (+2,635)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,108 miles
    Test number
    791495938007
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass22,473 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,473 miles
    Test number
    821543837034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,727 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,727 miles
    Test number
    491450326028
    • NoteFront brake pads are low

Questions about S799 WTW

Does S799 WTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S799 WTW expired on 16 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S799 WTW?
The MOT on S799 WTW expired on 16 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S799 WTW done?
S799 WTW was recorded at 113,543 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 5,936 miles a year.
Has S799 WTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S799 WTW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S799 WTW 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 S799 WTW find?
S799 WTW failed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 10 more.

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