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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S812 EGXMOT history

S812 EGX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

S812 EGX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,024 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S812 EGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S812 EGX was last recorded at 95,024 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 6,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,397 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,627 miles
Average per year
2,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,024 miles
  • 2025 – 88,397 miles
  • 2023 – 87,279 miles
  • 2022 – 85,814 miles
  • 2021 – 84,470 miles
  • 2020 – 82,567 miles
  • 2019 – 80,520 miles
  • 2018 – 79,185 miles
  • 2017 – 77,271 miles
  • 2016 – 76,063 miles
  • 2015 – 74,471 miles
  • 2014 – 72,641 miles
  • 2013 – 70,974 miles
  • 2012 – 69,110 miles
  • 2011 – 64,919 miles
  • 2010 – 61,304 miles
  • 2009 – 57,197 miles
  • 2008 – 54,514 miles
  • 2007 – 52,020 miles
  • 2006 – 49,239 miles
  • 2005 – 45,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,024 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,024 miles (+6,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,024 miles
    Test number
    237753405415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass88,397 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,397 miles
    Test number
    875871228976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,279 miles (+1,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,279 miles
    Test number
    721834548075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,814 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,814 miles
    Test number
    693652436325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,470 miles (+1,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,470 miles
    Test number
    538681602751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass82,567 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,567 miles
    Test number
    697967513410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,520 miles
    Test number
    788421399748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail80,520 miles (+1,335)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,520 miles
    Test number
    333661627618
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass79,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    140822358111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,184 miles (+1,913)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,184 miles
    Test number
    753292190875
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass77,271 miles (+1,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,271 miles
    Test number
    350557248975
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

  12. Pass76,063 miles (+1,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,063 miles
    Test number
    531524899462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass74,471 miles (+1,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,471 miles
    Test number
    923005265642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass72,641 miles (+1,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,641 miles
    Test number
    388782354435
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass70,974 miles (+1,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,974 miles
    Test number
    527968443204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass69,110 miles (+4,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,110 miles
    Test number
    798339842265
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass64,919 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,919 miles
    Test number
    559378941283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,304 miles (+4,107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,304 miles
    Test number
    412021150264
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low on inside edge

  19. Pass57,197 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,197 miles
    Test number
    883072859297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,514 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,514 miles
    Test number
    381679038458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    542630547240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,020 miles (+2,781)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    472970847259
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass49,239 miles (+3,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    471522966259
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass45,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    45,746 miles
    Test number
    202176355218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S812 EGX

Does S812 EGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S812 EGX is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S812 EGX?
The MOT on S812 EGX is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S812 EGX done?
S812 EGX was recorded at 95,024 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 2,411 miles a year.
Has S812 EGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S812 EGX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on S812 EGX 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 S812 EGX find?
S812 EGX passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing, and 1 more.

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