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Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,600 cc

SDG 514MOT history

SDG 514 is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

SDG 514 red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
141,422 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SDG 514
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SDG 514 was last recorded at 141,422 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2019: 115,119 miles, lower than 115,594 miles on 29 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,396 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,422 miles
  • 2025 – 138,002 miles
  • 2024 – 134,706 miles
  • 2023 – 131,168 miles
  • 2022 – 127,128 miles
  • 2021 – 122,170 miles
  • 2020 – 118,727 miles
  • 2019 – 115,119 miles
  • 2018 – 115,594 miles
  • 2017 – 107,585 miles
  • 2016 – 102,638 miles
  • 2015 – 97,205 miles
  • 2014 – 91,277 miles
  • 2013 – 82,294 miles
  • 2012 – 75,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,422 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,422 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    141,422 miles
    Test number
    838860623387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail141,396 miles (+3,394)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,396 miles
    Test number
    920711130756
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass138,002 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,002 miles
    Test number
    582435226650
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Fail138,002 miles (+3,296)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,002 miles
    Test number
    249016545741
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass134,706 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,706 miles
    Test number
    791849283669
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail134,703 miles (+3,535)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,703 miles
    Test number
    161270255902
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass131,168 miles (+4,040)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,168 miles
    Test number
    487818619376
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass127,128 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,128 miles
    Test number
    705791301133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))
  9. Fail127,121 miles (+4,951)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,121 miles
    Test number
    687237130757
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))
  10. Pass122,170 miles (+3,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,170 miles
    Test number
    241746796301
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose middle section clamp slight corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nsr tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front lower arms the rear bushes are splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass118,727 miles (+3,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,727 miles
    Test number
    676852968908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass115,119 miles (-475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,119 miles
    Test number
    249702092122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass115,594 miles (+8,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,594 miles
    Test number
    466409404487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass107,585 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,585 miles
    Test number
    791362880837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,638 miles (+5,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,638 miles
    Test number
    175387255155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass97,205 miles (+5,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,205 miles
    Test number
    564637745377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass91,277 miles (+8,983)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,277 miles
    Test number
    655063454204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,294 miles (+7,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,294 miles
    Test number
    297828543260
    • NoteN/s/r o/s/f tyre treads getting low
  19. Pass75,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,070 miles
    Test number
    945102452224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SDG 514

What vehicle is registration SDG 514 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SDG 514 on a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2009. 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 SDG 514 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SDG 514 is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SDG 514?
The MOT on SDG 514 is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SDG 514 done?
SDG 514 was recorded at 141,422 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,759 miles a year.
Has SDG 514 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SDG 514 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on SDG 514 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SDG 514 find?
SDG 514 passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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