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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

S800 RALMOT history

S800 RAL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

S800 RAL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,021 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S800 RAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S800 RAL was last recorded at 119,021 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 5,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,635 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,386 miles
Average per year
6,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,021 miles
  • 2025 – 113,635 miles
  • 2024 – 106,435 miles
  • 2023 – 101,516 miles
  • 2022 – 96,859 miles
  • 2021 – 91,904 miles
  • 2020 – 86,549 miles
  • 2019 – 81,712 miles
  • 2018 – 77,029 miles
  • 2017 – 70,361 miles
  • 2016 – 60,969 miles
  • 2015 – 50,337 miles
  • 2014 – 40,218 miles
  • 2013 – 31,181 miles
  • 2012 – 21,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,021 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,021 miles (+5,386)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,021 miles
    Test number
    275940231595
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,635 miles (+7,200)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,635 miles
    Test number
    761264106331
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,435 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,435 miles
    Test number
    450830702537
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,429 miles (+4,913)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,429 miles
    Test number
    186140229698
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass101,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,516 miles
    Test number
    330574013848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail101,516 miles (+4,657)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,516 miles
    Test number
    253528678815
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass96,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,859 miles
    Test number
    184915097169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underbody suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail96,859 miles (+4,955)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,859 miles
    Test number
    920429277833
    • DangerousCentral Front Lower Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underbody suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass91,904 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,904 miles
    Test number
    556554094209
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail91,904 miles (+5,355)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,904 miles
    Test number
    593965777730
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass86,549 miles (+4,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,549 miles
    Test number
    833139762307
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass81,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,712 miles
    Test number
    209743030220
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail81,712 miles (+4,683)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,712 miles
    Test number
    855091698652
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass77,029 miles (+6,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,029 miles
    Test number
    490225330240
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass70,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,361 miles
    Test number
    261493806748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,361 miles (+9,392)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,361 miles
    Test number
    874130649017
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass60,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,969 miles
    Test number
    343467054578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,969 miles (+10,632)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,969 miles
    Test number
    345208702445
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,337 miles (+10,119)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,337 miles
    Test number
    331943753327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,218 miles (+9,037)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,218 miles
    Test number
    978665474246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,181 miles (+9,442)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,181 miles
    Test number
    319697973271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,739 miles
    Test number
    949553282298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S800 RAL

Does S800 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S800 RAL is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S800 RAL?
The MOT on S800 RAL is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S800 RAL done?
S800 RAL was recorded at 119,021 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,951 miles a year.
Has S800 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S800 RAL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S800 RAL 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 S800 RAL find?
S800 RAL passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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