
Volkswagen Golf
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass107,585 miles (+4,947)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 107,585 miles
- Test number
- 791362880837
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass91,277 miles (+8,983)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 91,277 miles
- Test number
- 655063454204
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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