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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,984 cc

S820 GGCMOT history

S820 GGC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

S820 GGC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
74,689 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S820 GGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S820 GGC was last recorded at 74,689 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,687 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,689 miles
  • 2024 – 73,584 miles
  • 2023 – 69,252 miles
  • 2022 – 65,213 miles
  • 2021 – 64,657 miles
  • 2019 – 62,662 miles
  • 2018 – 59,042 miles
  • 2017 – 53,210 miles
  • 2016 – 49,969 miles
  • 2015 – 49,772 miles
  • 2014 – 48,937 miles
  • 2013 – 47,028 miles
  • 2012 – 44,944 miles
  • 2011 – 42,674 miles
  • 2010 – 39,798 miles
  • 2009 – 37,155 miles
  • 2008 – 34,474 miles
  • 2007 – 30,221 miles
  • 2006 – 26,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,689 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end parts of fronts (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from 4th joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,689 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    74,689 miles
    Test number
    946342782704
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end parts of fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from 4th joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail74,687 miles (+1,103)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,687 miles
    Test number
    726843232548
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end parts of fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from 4th joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass73,584 miles (+4,332)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,584 miles
    Test number
    361922504525
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Product on lens-both side (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass69,252 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,252 miles
    Test number
    741085100675
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides-product on lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake pads 2/3,s worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration lights flickering

  5. Fail69,252 miles (+4,039)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,252 miles
    Test number
    684600673361
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides-product on lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake pads 2/3,s worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration lights flickering

  6. Pass65,213 miles (+556)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,213 miles
    Test number
    247685136770
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure Battery terminals are loose. (4.11 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,657 miles (+1,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    154382142943
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass62,662 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,662 miles
    Test number
    457118148313
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail62,661 miles (+3,619)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,661 miles
    Test number
    927429817779
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass59,042 miles (+5,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,042 miles
    Test number
    176044024680
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt does not retract
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  11. Pass53,210 miles (+113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,210 miles
    Test number
    559472152862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail53,097 miles (+3,128)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,097 miles
    Test number
    992816728240
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall perished (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass49,969 miles (+197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,969 miles
    Test number
    139834124241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass49,772 miles (+835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,772 miles
    Test number
    968079717484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass48,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,937 miles
    Test number
    105084044394
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail48,937 miles (+1,909)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,937 miles
    Test number
    115544844325
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass47,028 miles (+2,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,028 miles
    Test number
    458818233376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass44,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,944 miles
    Test number
    818876742346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,944 miles (+2,270)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,944 miles
    Test number
    898036942375
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass42,674 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,674 miles
    Test number
    177187221305
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread has slight distortion

  21. Fail42,674 miles (+2,876)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,674 miles
    Test number
    719667221313
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread has slight distortion

  22. Pass39,798 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,798 miles
    Test number
    563409610309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,155 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,155 miles
    Test number
    222670129324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,474 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,474 miles
    Test number
    474458818373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,221 miles (+3,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,221 miles
    Test number
    943959317349
    • 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)

  26. Pass26,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    421204506428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S820 GGC

Does S820 GGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S820 GGC is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S820 GGC?
The MOT on S820 GGC is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S820 GGC done?
S820 GGC was recorded at 74,689 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,467 miles a year.
Has S820 GGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S820 GGC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S820 GGC 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 S820 GGC find?
S820 GGC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end parts of fronts; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from 4th joint, and 1 more.

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