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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

194 ARFMOT history

194 ARF is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 82,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

194 ARF white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,162 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
194 ARF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

194 ARF was last recorded at 82,162 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 4,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,614 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,548 miles
Average per year
6,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,162 miles
  • 2024 – 77,614 miles
  • 2023 – 72,106 miles
  • 2022 – 66,838 miles
  • 2021 – 58,496 miles
  • 2020 – 51,918 miles
  • 2019 – 45,708 miles
  • 2018 – 36,931 miles
  • 2017 – 29,368 miles
  • 2016 – 24,717 miles
  • 2015 – 20,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,162 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,162 miles
    Test number
    391234211464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,162 miles (+4,548)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,162 miles
    Test number
    722881318570
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction orange light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

  3. Pass77,614 miles (+5,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,614 miles
    Test number
    379066575369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass72,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,106 miles
    Test number
    894720748856
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken

  5. Fail72,106 miles (+5,268)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,106 miles
    Test number
    737809872867
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and back (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken

  6. Pass66,838 miles (+8,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,838 miles
    Test number
    994067861121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass58,496 miles (+6,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,496 miles
    Test number
    780199539579
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (Strongly advice being changed) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass51,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,918 miles
    Test number
    924797243038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,918 miles (+6,210)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,918 miles
    Test number
    507876422225
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass45,708 miles (+8,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,708 miles
    Test number
    470415905065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass36,931 miles (+7,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    36,931 miles
    Test number
    964214586717
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass29,368 miles (+4,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    29,368 miles
    Test number
    607413008021
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass24,717 miles (+4,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    24,717 miles
    Test number
    978526200887
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is bald on inner far edge.
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both rear brake discs.

  14. Pass20,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,425 miles
    Test number
    904627104230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 194 ARF

What vehicle is registration 194 ARF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 194 ARF on a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2012. 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 194 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 194 ARF is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 194 ARF?
The MOT on 194 ARF is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 194 ARF done?
194 ARF was recorded at 82,162 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 6,126 miles a year.
Has 194 ARF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 194 ARF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 194 ARF 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 194 ARF find?
194 ARF passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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