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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

S805 MBTMOT history

S805 MBT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

S805 MBT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2025
Mileage
162,504 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S805 MBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S805 MBT was last recorded at 162,504 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 11,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,050 miles · 9 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
11,454 miles
Average per year
5,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,504 miles
  • 2024 – 151,050 miles
  • 2023 – 136,995 miles
  • 2022 – 131,769 miles
  • 2021 – 126,854 miles
  • 2019 – 121,178 miles
  • 2018 – 110,345 miles
  • 2017 – 100,586 miles
  • 2016 – 92,582 miles
  • 2015 – 81,059 miles
  • 2014 – 65,352 miles
  • 2013 – 51,925 miles
  • 2012 – 49,280 miles
  • 2011 – 48,834 miles
  • 2010 – 48,018 miles
  • 2009 – 46,580 miles
  • 2008 – 45,702 miles
  • 2007 – 44,526 miles
  • 2006 – 43,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,504 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint Mouting (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,504 miles (+11,454)1 dangerous12 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,504 miles
    Test number
    293005691951
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint Mouting (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,050 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    151,050 miles
    Test number
    524087622741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch cover broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,007 miles (+14,012)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,007 miles
    Test number
    107422465681
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch cover broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,995 miles (+5,226)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    136,995 miles
    Test number
    626439017282
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,769 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,769 miles
    Test number
    147344698415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail131,757 miles (+4,903)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,757 miles
    Test number
    645652969442
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass126,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,854 miles
    Test number
    560967958661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,854 miles (+5,676)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,854 miles
    Test number
    499308626629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass121,178 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,178 miles
    Test number
    554772606118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail121,167 miles (+10,822)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,167 miles
    Test number
    655736859233
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass110,345 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,345 miles
    Test number
    819759385377
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail110,345 miles (+9,759)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,345 miles
    Test number
    355573128490
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release cable broken

  13. Pass100,586 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,586 miles
    Test number
    250229578103
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail100,586 miles (+7,996)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,586 miles
    Test number
    901443472073
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass92,590 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,590 miles
    Test number
    774484448361
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNSR brake hose very close to rear spring.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear . (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail92,582 miles (+11,523)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,582 miles
    Test number
    424247438165
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR beam axle bushes deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF and OSF (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass81,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,059 miles
    Test number
    590149791616
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail81,059 miles (+15,707)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,059 miles
    Test number
    283028547074
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass65,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,352 miles
    Test number
    755474344342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,352 miles (+13,427)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,352 miles
    Test number
    786794444333
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass51,925 miles (+2,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,925 miles
    Test number
    905412833342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass49,280 miles (+446)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,280 miles
    Test number
    405433252376
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S inner c.v boot has pin hole.
    • NoteRear axle bushes in poor condition.

  23. Pass48,834 miles (+816)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,834 miles
    Test number
    338223951301
    • NoteNearside handbrake arm does not fully return

  24. Pass48,018 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,018 miles
    Test number
    772985950329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,635 miles (+1,055)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,635 miles
    Test number
    843126090081
    • NoteFront discs pitted on edges
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

  26. Pass46,580 miles (+878)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,580 miles
    Test number
    894574509108
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted on inner edge
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

  27. Pass45,702 miles (+1,176)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    831071498085
    • NoteFront and rear bumper damaged.
    • NoteNail in offisde front tyre.
    • NoteOffside inner c-v gaiter damp.
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen.

  28. Pass44,526 miles (+1,384)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,526 miles
    Test number
    103698487446
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition
    • NoteOffside inner CV gaiter damp

  29. Pass43,142 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,142 miles
    Test number
    622167516174
    • NoteNearside front tyre on legal limit

Questions about S805 MBT

Does S805 MBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S805 MBT expired on 8 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S805 MBT?
The MOT on S805 MBT expired on 8 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S805 MBT done?
S805 MBT was recorded at 162,504 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,972 miles a year.
Has S805 MBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S805 MBT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S805 MBT 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 S805 MBT find?
S805 MBT failed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 12 major defects, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint mouting; bonnet primary retaining device insecure; central rear seat belt not functioning as intended, and 20 more.

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