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Grey · Petrol · 2018 · 1,984 cc

196 MKMOT history

196 MK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 6 MOT tests, with 130,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

196 MK grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,114 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
6
6 passed · 0 failed
Per year
17,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
196 MK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
1 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

196 MK was last recorded at 130,114 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 16,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,419 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
16,695 miles
Average per year
17,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,114 miles
  • 2025 – 113,419 miles
  • 2024 – 95,125 miles
  • 2023 – 75,274 miles
  • 2022 – 59,386 miles
  • 2021 – 43,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,114 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 26 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,114 miles (+16,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,114 miles
    Test number
    191586087021
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  2. Pass113,419 miles (+18,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,419 miles
    Test number
    430399130952
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass95,125 miles (+19,851)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,125 miles
    Test number
    332512569668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,274 miles (+15,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,274 miles
    Test number
    409107283352
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass59,386 miles (+16,203)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,386 miles
    Test number
    897285032930
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass43,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,183 miles
    Test number
    753573772471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 196 MK

What vehicle is registration 196 MK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 196 MK on a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2018. 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 196 MK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 196 MK is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 196 MK?
The MOT on 196 MK is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 196 MK done?
196 MK was recorded at 130,114 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 17,389 miles a year.
Has 196 MK ever failed its MOT?
No. 196 MK has passed all 6 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 196 MK 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 196 MK find?
196 MK passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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