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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc

S827 DABMOT history

S827 DAB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 158,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

S827 DAB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
158,383 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S827 DAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S827 DAB was last recorded at 158,383 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,770 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
613 miles
Average per year
4,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,383 miles
  • 2025 – 157,770 miles
  • 2024 – 156,992 miles
  • 2023 – 156,093 miles
  • 2022 – 155,088 miles
  • 2021 – 154,224 miles
  • 2020 – 153,338 miles
  • 2019 – 151,065 miles
  • 2018 – 147,504 miles
  • 2017 – 143,142 miles
  • 2016 – 138,294 miles
  • 2015 – 133,389 miles
  • 2014 – 128,183 miles
  • 2013 – 117,661 miles
  • 2012 – 106,766 miles
  • 2011 – 92,137 miles
  • 2010 – 78,714 miles
  • 2009 – 67,963 miles
  • 2008 – 64,885 miles
  • 2007 – 61,495 miles
  • 2006 – 58,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,383 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,383 miles (+613)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    158,383 miles
    Test number
    103518376972
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass157,770 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    157,770 miles
    Test number
    847392958908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top suspension mounts slight lift

  3. Fail157,766 miles (+774)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,766 miles
    Test number
    653064831125
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top suspension mounts slight lift

  4. Pass156,992 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,992 miles
    Test number
    222143906531
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components various stages corrosion

  5. Fail156,992 miles (+899)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,992 miles
    Test number
    922791503877
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components various stages corrosion

  6. Pass156,093 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,093 miles
    Test number
    701623244801
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail156,083 miles (+995)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,083 miles
    Test number
    698909030277
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass155,088 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,088 miles
    Test number
    793997928900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail155,088 miles (+864)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,088 miles
    Test number
    431243244771
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass154,224 miles (+886)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,224 miles
    Test number
    237093167789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass153,338 miles (+2,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,338 miles
    Test number
    672616349837
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass151,065 miles (+4)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,065 miles
    Test number
    805776358241
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise breather hose on engine split
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle bushes
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres heavily perished and heavily worn on inner edges, poor condition

  13. Fail151,061 miles (+9)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,061 miles
    Test number
    288745281254
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise breather hose on engine split
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle bushes
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres heavily perished and heavily worn on inner edges, poor condition

  14. Fail151,052 miles (+3,548)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,052 miles
    Test number
    674161358506
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass147,504 miles (+4,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,504 miles
    Test number
    710283506752
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass143,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    143,142 miles
    Test number
    381269019582
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition

  17. Fail143,142 miles (+4,848)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,142 miles
    Test number
    420204248107
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition

  18. Pass138,294 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    138,294 miles
    Test number
    197350882265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass133,389 miles (+5,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,389 miles
    Test number
    746485655035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass128,183 miles (+10,522)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    128,183 miles
    Test number
    388884744073
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass117,661 miles (+10,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    795965863020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass106,766 miles (+14,629)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,766 miles
    Test number
    107889862009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,137 miles (+13,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,137 miles
    Test number
    206454851041
    • NoteN/s wiper split

  24. Fail78,714 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,714 miles
    Test number
    110848760003
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass78,714 miles (+10,751)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,714 miles
    Test number
    243998760062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,963 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,963 miles
    Test number
    540672669027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFuel filter deteriorated
    • NoteWipers deteriorated

  27. Fail67,963 miles (+3,078)2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,963 miles
    Test number
    614832269078
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFuel filter deteriorated
    • NoteWipers deteriorated

  28. Pass64,885 miles (+3,390)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,885 miles
    Test number
    344664768064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside door mirror insecure.

  29. Pass61,495 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,495 miles
    Test number
    883070667027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass58,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,384 miles
    Test number
    961870466001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S827 DAB

Does S827 DAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S827 DAB is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S827 DAB?
The MOT on S827 DAB is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S827 DAB done?
S827 DAB was recorded at 158,383 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,851 miles a year.
Has S827 DAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S827 DAB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S827 DAB 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 S827 DAB find?
S827 DAB passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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