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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S807 JRHMOT history

S807 JRH is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

S807 JRH red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
158,873 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S807 JRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S807 JRH was last recorded at 158,873 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 5,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2008: 103,311 miles, lower than 107,312 miles on 19 Feb 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,207 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,666 miles
Average per year
3,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,873 miles
  • 2025 – 153,207 miles
  • 2024 – 145,217 miles
  • 2023 – 139,426 miles
  • 2022 – 138,142 miles
  • 2021 – 137,058 miles
  • 2020 – 135,241 miles
  • 2019 – 131,860 miles
  • 2018 – 129,896 miles
  • 2017 – 128,449 miles
  • 2015 – 125,639 miles
  • 2014 – 123,060 miles
  • 2013 – 120,776 miles
  • 2012 – 118,499 miles
  • 2011 – 115,903 miles
  • 2010 – 111,372 miles
  • 2009 – 107,731 miles
  • 2008 – 103,311 miles
  • 2006 – 94,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,873 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,873 miles (+5,666)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    158,873 miles
    Test number
    547040796950
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass153,207 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    153,207 miles
    Test number
    263967143449
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail153,198 miles (+7,981)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,198 miles
    Test number
    572559768776
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,217 miles (+5,791)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,217 miles
    Test number
    841671968556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass139,426 miles (+1,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,426 miles
    Test number
    163516790633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass138,142 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,142 miles
    Test number
    404668027874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,058 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,058 miles
    Test number
    515957835170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,241 miles (+3,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,241 miles
    Test number
    268811166005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass131,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,860 miles
    Test number
    595663761442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,860 miles (+1,964)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,860 miles
    Test number
    511967465617
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass129,896 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,896 miles
    Test number
    372266545600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,449 miles (+2,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,449 miles
    Test number
    302231615580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass125,639 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,639 miles
    Test number
    673314752871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,060 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,060 miles
    Test number
    468667074284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,776 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,776 miles
    Test number
    465095773158
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass120,776 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    120,776 miles
    Test number
    926935273194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,499 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    118,499 miles
    Test number
    108550892039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,903 miles (+4,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    115,903 miles
    Test number
    136998981095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass111,372 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    111,372 miles
    Test number
    932755860081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,731 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,731 miles
    Test number
    202866069090
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass107,731 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    107,731 miles
    Test number
    672796169027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,311 miles (-4,001)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    103,311 miles
    Test number
    201497068029
    • NoteRev lights inop
    • NoteScreen chipped

  23. Fail107,312 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,312 miles
    Test number
    113080458024
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteReverse lights inop.
    • NoteWindscreen stone chipped

  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    933790067213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass94,517 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    94,517 miles
    Test number
    691362076260
    • NoteWeld on center section exhaust bracket broken

  26. Fail94,507 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,507 miles
    Test number
    723265266210
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMid exhaust bracket broken

Questions about S807 JRH

Does S807 JRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S807 JRH is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S807 JRH?
The MOT on S807 JRH is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S807 JRH done?
S807 JRH was recorded at 158,873 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,232 miles a year.
Has S807 JRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S807 JRH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S807 JRH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S807 JRH find?
S807 JRH passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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