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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc

S802 RKWMOT history

S802 RKW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 248,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

S802 RKW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
248,005 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S802 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S802 RKW was last recorded at 248,005 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 11,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,202 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,803 miles
Average per year
8,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 248,005 miles
  • 2024 – 236,202 miles
  • 2023 – 229,164 miles
  • 2018 – 221,301 miles
  • 2017 – 209,895 miles
  • 2015 – 209,640 miles
  • 2014 – 198,216 miles
  • 2013 – 183,718 miles
  • 2012 – 166,298 miles
  • 2011 – 150,501 miles
  • 2010 – 137,967 miles
  • 2009 – 121,379 miles
  • 2008 – 107,318 miles
  • 2007 – 99,419 miles
  • 2006 – 84,123 miles
  • 2005 – 66,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,005 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both n/s o/s (6.1.1 (c) (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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,005 miles (+11,803)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    248,005 miles
    Test number
    889224466041
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both n/s o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass236,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    236,202 miles
    Test number
    400843332681
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail236,202 miles (+7,038)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,202 miles
    Test number
    233760127023
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass229,164 miles (+19)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    229,164 miles
    Test number
    279583924126
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail229,145 miles (+7,844)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,145 miles
    Test number
    935441699673
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass221,301 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    221,301 miles
    Test number
    298214480352
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Fail221,272 miles (+11,377)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,272 miles
    Test number
    309857914811
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass209,895 miles (+255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    209,895 miles
    Test number
    484755385041
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass209,640 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    209,640 miles
    Test number
    239683585199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail209,419 miles (+11,203)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,419 miles
    Test number
    809017275102
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass198,216 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    198,216 miles
    Test number
    207253884159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail198,213 miles (+14,495)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,213 miles
    Test number
    237789074434
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass183,718 miles (+17,420)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    183,718 miles
    Test number
    199150983199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail166,298 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,298 miles
    Test number
    247794882199
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass166,298 miles (+15,797)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    166,298 miles
    Test number
    317194882108
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail150,501 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,501 miles
    Test number
    619484661137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge slightly

  17. Pass150,501 miles (+12,534)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    150,501 miles
    Test number
    977584961132
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge slightly

  18. Pass137,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    137,967 miles
    Test number
    470274770163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail137,967 miles (+16,588)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,967 miles
    Test number
    923242570161
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass121,379 miles (+14,061)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    121,379 miles
    Test number
    304628879146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    107,318 miles
    Test number
    750373088195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,318 miles (+7,899)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,318 miles
    Test number
    864383888130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Pass99,419 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    99,419 miles
    Test number
    890884517248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail99,344 miles (+15,221)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,344 miles
    Test number
    312892417465
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass84,123 miles (+17,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    84,123 miles
    Test number
    394397906271
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass66,416 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    66,416 miles
    Test number
    324498305291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  27. Fail66,416 miles4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,416 miles
    Test number
    562227405238
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front pads low approx 2mm
    • NoteNearside front tyre under 2mm
    • NoteNearside rear tread close to limit
    • NoteOff side front bottom arm rear bush splitting

Questions about S802 RKW

Does S802 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S802 RKW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S802 RKW?
The MOT on S802 RKW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S802 RKW done?
S802 RKW was recorded at 248,005 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 8,902 miles a year.
Has S802 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S802 RKW has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S802 RKW 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 S802 RKW find?
S802 RKW passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both n/s o/s.

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