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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

S820 HGUMOT history

S820 HGU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 168,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

S820 HGU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
168,877 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S820 HGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S820 HGU was last recorded at 168,877 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 3,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,560 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,317 miles
Average per year
6,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,877 miles
  • 2024 – 165,560 miles
  • 2022 – 158,932 miles
  • 2021 – 150,121 miles
  • 2020 – 142,988 miles
  • 2019 – 141,445 miles
  • 2018 – 135,455 miles
  • 2017 – 129,790 miles
  • 2016 – 124,371 miles
  • 2015 – 114,566 miles
  • 2014 – 106,080 miles
  • 2013 – 98,452 miles
  • 2012 – 90,312 miles
  • 2011 – 82,511 miles
  • 2010 – 76,653 miles
  • 2009 – 70,254 miles
  • 2008 – 65,016 miles
  • 2007 – 59,168 miles
  • 2006 – 52,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,877 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • ENGINE COVER FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • UNDER TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,877 miles (+3,317)1 dangerous8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,877 miles
    Test number
    756711130537
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,560 miles (+6,628)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,560 miles
    Test number
    167193864823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,932 miles (+8,811)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,932 miles
    Test number
    658057322631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,121 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,121 miles
    Test number
    162561508668
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  5. Fail150,113 miles (+7,125)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,113 miles
    Test number
    883287454300
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  6. Pass142,988 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,988 miles
    Test number
    265779711223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail142,983 miles (+1,538)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,983 miles
    Test number
    572554601957
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass141,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,445 miles
    Test number
    865009303459
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail141,445 miles (+5,990)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,445 miles
    Test number
    534829903533
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass135,455 miles (+5,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,455 miles
    Test number
    679748620058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,790 miles
    Test number
    616574014837
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail129,790 miles (+5,419)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,790 miles
    Test number
    818934681240
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass124,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,371 miles
    Test number
    648611382698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,371 miles (+9,805)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,371 miles
    Test number
    536489334041
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass114,566 miles (+8,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,566 miles
    Test number
    606095692827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly binding

  16. Pass106,080 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,080 miles
    Test number
    625873624322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,010 miles (+7,558)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,010 miles
    Test number
    499761424408
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass98,452 miles (+8,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,452 miles
    Test number
    519093223372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass90,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,312 miles
    Test number
    387148312351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail90,306 miles (+7,795)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,306 miles
    Test number
    427468012327
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass82,511 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,511 miles
    Test number
    455732421391
    • NoteThe nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

  22. Fail82,511 miles (+5,858)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,511 miles
    Test number
    986752921300
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth front wipers are slightly split
    • NoteThe nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

  23. Pass76,653 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,653 miles
    Test number
    780238220389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,531 miles (+3,277)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,531 miles
    Test number
    980082400043
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCuts noted on nearside rear tyre wall.

  25. Pass70,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,254 miles
    Test number
    412558109175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,254 miles (+5,238)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,254 miles
    Test number
    512978809133
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail65,016 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,016 miles
    Test number
    132523718167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass65,016 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,016 miles
    Test number
    154453918116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass59,168 miles (+6,638)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,168 miles
    Test number
    620085397031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass52,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,530 miles
    Test number
    861170816147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S820 HGU

Does S820 HGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S820 HGU expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S820 HGU?
The MOT on S820 HGU expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S820 HGU done?
S820 HGU was recorded at 168,877 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 6,203 miles a year.
Has S820 HGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S820 HGU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S820 HGU 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 HGU find?
S820 HGU failed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 13 more.

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