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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

140 TALMOT history

140 TAL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

140 TAL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
123,384 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
140 TAL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

140 TAL was last recorded at 123,384 miles on 22 May 2026, 13,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,248 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,136 miles
Average per year
7,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,384 miles
  • 2025 – 110,248 miles
  • 2024 – 102,702 miles
  • 2023 – 93,266 miles
  • 2022 – 86,875 miles
  • 2021 – 82,904 miles
  • 2020 – 81,081 miles
  • 2019 – 75,851 miles
  • 2018 – 71,633 miles
  • 2017 – 62,344 miles
  • 2016 – 53,426 miles
  • 2015 – 44,488 miles
  • 2014 – 28,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,384 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking gearbox oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,384 miles (+13,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,384 miles
    Test number
    126692865045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass110,248 miles (+7,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    110,248 miles
    Test number
    597364335027
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass102,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,702 miles
    Test number
    914834935550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail102,701 miles (+9,435)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,701 miles
    Test number
    694630543655
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass93,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,266 miles
    Test number
    158035329295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail93,266 miles (+6,391)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,266 miles
    Test number
    269266437861
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass86,875 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    252302281515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,904 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    82,904 miles
    Test number
    807342865687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,081 miles
    Test number
    354293265571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail81,081 miles (+5,230)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,081 miles
    Test number
    409968852045
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,851 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,851 miles
    Test number
    849627620347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,633 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,633 miles
    Test number
    674909686513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft seal leaking gearbox oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail71,631 miles (+9,287)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,631 miles
    Test number
    139060800171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft seal leaking gearbox oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass62,344 miles (+8,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,344 miles
    Test number
    443846061563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat

  15. Pass53,426 miles (+8,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,426 miles
    Test number
    359728873688
    • AdvisoryInner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass44,488 miles (+16,476)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,488 miles
    Test number
    388303445112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,012 miles
    Test number
    228888344142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 140 TAL

What vehicle is registration 140 TAL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 140 TAL on a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2011. 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 140 TAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 140 TAL is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 140 TAL?
The MOT on 140 TAL is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 140 TAL done?
140 TAL was recorded at 123,384 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 7,959 miles a year.
Has 140 TAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 140 TAL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 140 TAL 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 140 TAL find?
140 TAL passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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