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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc

S804 DBDMOT history

S804 DBD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 78,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S804 DBD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,778 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S804 DBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S804 DBD was last recorded at 78,778 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,731 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
2,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,778 miles
  • 2024 – 74,643 miles
  • 2023 – 67,392 miles
  • 2022 – 65,325 miles
  • 2019 – 64,839 miles
  • 2018 – 63,946 miles
  • 2017 – 62,815 miles
  • 2016 – 61,380 miles
  • 2015 – 59,760 miles
  • 2014 – 57,563 miles
  • 2013 – 55,119 miles
  • 2012 – 53,349 miles
  • 2011 – 50,085 miles
  • 2010 – 46,321 miles
  • 2009 – 41,971 miles
  • 2008 – 37,771 miles
  • 2007 – 32,107 miles
  • 2006 – 27,486 miles
  • 2005 – 22,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,778 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,778 miles
    Test number
    650674666677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,778 miles (+47)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,778 miles
    Test number
    349500333897
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail78,731 miles (+4,088)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,731 miles
    Test number
    286329213664
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass74,643 miles (+7,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,643 miles
    Test number
    932420512112
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass67,392 miles (+2,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    771569988060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass65,325 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    176101383622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside including brake pipes undersealed

  7. Fail65,320 miles (+481)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,320 miles
    Test number
    593604813939
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside including brake pipes undersealed

  8. Pass64,839 miles (+893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,839 miles
    Test number
    429374677090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass63,946 miles (+1,131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,946 miles
    Test number
    732687318054
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% offside weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass62,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,815 miles
    Test number
    282381328102
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail62,815 miles (+1,435)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,815 miles
    Test number
    343312029522
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass61,380 miles (+1,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    100799406725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass59,760 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,760 miles
    Test number
    202475393571
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail59,736 miles (+2,173)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,736 miles
    Test number
    647678299938
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass57,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    849097894202
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail57,563 miles (+2,444)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    928497694206
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass55,119 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,119 miles
    Test number
    147961483249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,349 miles5 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,349 miles
    Test number
    345130892436
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass53,349 miles (+3,264)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,349 miles
    Test number
    697900792256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass50,085 miles (+3,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,085 miles
    Test number
    328614191245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass46,321 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,321 miles
    Test number
    204268370220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail46,300 miles (+4,329)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,300 miles
    Test number
    630897270284
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass41,971 miles (+4,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,971 miles
    Test number
    391668779213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail37,771 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,771 miles
    Test number
    350599988426
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass37,771 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,771 miles
    Test number
    811659688259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,107 miles (+4,621)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,107 miles
    Test number
    853356997265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass27,486 miles (+5,359)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,486 miles
    Test number
    503130196279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    22,127 miles
    Test number
    844461695223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S804 DBD

Does S804 DBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S804 DBD is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S804 DBD?
The MOT on S804 DBD is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S804 DBD done?
S804 DBD was recorded at 78,778 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,815 miles a year.
Has S804 DBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S804 DBD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S804 DBD 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 S804 DBD find?
S804 DBD passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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