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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

S818 RGAMOT history

S818 RGA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 100,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

S818 RGA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,205 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S818 RGA
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
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S818 RGA was last recorded at 100,205 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,810 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
395 miles
Average per year
2,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,205 miles
  • 2025 – 99,810 miles
  • 2024 – 99,707 miles
  • 2023 – 99,607 miles
  • 2022 – 99,292 miles
  • 2021 – 99,063 miles
  • 2020 – 98,710 miles
  • 2019 – 98,382 miles
  • 2018 – 97,517 miles
  • 2017 – 93,587 miles
  • 2016 – 88,615 miles
  • 2015 – 84,722 miles
  • 2014 – 80,792 miles
  • 2013 – 76,509 miles
  • 2012 – 72,297 miles
  • 2011 – 67,566 miles
  • 2010 – 64,197 miles
  • 2009 – 60,567 miles
  • 2008 – 57,541 miles
  • 2007 – 54,451 miles
  • 2006 – 51,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,205 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,205 miles (+395)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,205 miles
    Test number
    894744000666
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass99,810 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,810 miles
    Test number
    169013651662
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail99,810 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,810 miles
    Test number
    186606729184
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Fail99,810 miles (+103)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,810 miles
    Test number
    699717423134
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass99,707 miles (+100)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,707 miles
    Test number
    185907670692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  6. Pass99,607 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,607 miles
    Test number
    889382851882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail99,607 miles (+315)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,607 miles
    Test number
    177063314639
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass99,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,292 miles
    Test number
    901512664662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,292 miles (+229)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,292 miles
    Test number
    290242248078
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass99,063 miles (+353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    345340065668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass98,710 miles (+328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,710 miles
    Test number
    459770330077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass98,382 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,382 miles
    Test number
    329312865678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Fail98,372 miles (+855)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,372 miles
    Test number
    408909615002
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. Pass97,517 miles (+3,930)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,517 miles
    Test number
    610254938772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass93,587 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,587 miles
    Test number
    825753177744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,498 miles (+4,883)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,498 miles
    Test number
    843363991697
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass88,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,615 miles
    Test number
    556447900495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail88,615 miles (+3,893)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,615 miles
    Test number
    616529083536
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass84,722 miles (+3,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,722 miles
    Test number
    509870335019
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  20. Pass80,792 miles (+4,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,792 miles
    Test number
    826071824064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass76,509 miles (+4,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,509 miles
    Test number
    796878323023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass72,297 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,297 miles
    Test number
    807731432030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,566 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,566 miles
    Test number
    466791131077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,197 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,197 miles
    Test number
    401384630038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,567 miles (+3,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,567 miles
    Test number
    142714939082
    • NoteN/s/r door does not open from inside or outside.
  26. Pass57,541 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,541 miles
    Test number
    271532738040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,451 miles (+2,971)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,451 miles
    Test number
    464742037025
    • NoteAdvise replace exhaust joint clamps
  28. Pass51,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,480 miles
    Test number
    142343636457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S818 RGA

Does S818 RGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S818 RGA is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S818 RGA?
The MOT on S818 RGA is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S818 RGA done?
S818 RGA was recorded at 100,205 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 2,436 miles a year.
Has S818 RGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S818 RGA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S818 RGA 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 S818 RGA find?
S818 RGA passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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