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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

SB 4986MOT history

SB 4986 is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 156,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

SB 4986 red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
156,036 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
18,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SB 4986
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SB 4986 was last recorded at 156,036 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 16,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
140,036 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
16,000 miles
Average per year
18,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,036 miles
  • 2025 – 140,036 miles
  • 2024 – 118,453 miles
  • 2023 – 96,340 miles
  • 2022 – 74,667 miles
  • 2021 – 59,005 miles
  • 2020 – 45,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,036 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened 2 x front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 2 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,036 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    156,036 miles
    Test number
    375572716117
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened 2 x front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,033 miles (+15,997)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,033 miles
    Test number
    334562886135
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened 2 x front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,036 miles (+21,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    140,036 miles
    Test number
    844073565804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass118,453 miles (+22,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,453 miles
    Test number
    749778526957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass96,340 miles (+21,673)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,340 miles
    Test number
    724327392405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,667 miles
    Test number
    439333460193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,667 miles (+15,662)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,667 miles
    Test number
    423245546526
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,005 miles (+13,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,005 miles
    Test number
    286034540590
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass45,729 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,729 miles
    Test number
    960210239389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about SB 4986

What vehicle is registration SB 4986 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SB 4986 on a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2017. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SB 4986 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SB 4986 is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SB 4986?
The MOT on SB 4986 is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SB 4986 done?
SB 4986 was recorded at 156,036 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 18,231 miles a year.
Has SB 4986 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SB 4986 has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on SB 4986 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 SB 4986 find?
SB 4986 passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside rear bushes, and 8 more.

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