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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

205 GRDMOT history

205 GRD is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 133,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

205 GRD red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
133,981 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
205 GRD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

205 GRD was last recorded at 133,981 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,122 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,859 miles
Average per year
8,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,981 miles
  • 2025 – 132,122 miles
  • 2024 – 128,549 miles
  • 2023 – 123,045 miles
  • 2022 – 114,167 miles
  • 2021 – 106,449 miles
  • 2020 – 101,129 miles
  • 2019 – 93,666 miles
  • 2018 – 85,939 miles
  • 2017 – 62,252 miles
  • 2016 – 52,142 miles
  • 2015 – 41,165 miles
  • 2014 – 31,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,981 miles

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Undertray fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,981 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    133,981 miles
    Test number
    175005962843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,122 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,122 miles
    Test number
    713419687853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,549 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,549 miles
    Test number
    884912954985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,549 miles (+5,504)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,549 miles
    Test number
    839951192456
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,045 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,045 miles
    Test number
    644146371259
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail123,044 miles (+8,877)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,044 miles
    Test number
    119995867407
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,167 miles (+7,718)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,167 miles
    Test number
    627542089535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,449 miles (+5,320)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,449 miles
    Test number
    210007279578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,129 miles (+7,463)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,129 miles
    Test number
    752816568446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass93,666 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,666 miles
    Test number
    789626074911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  11. Fail93,664 miles (+7,725)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,664 miles
    Test number
    686950023540
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  12. Pass85,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,939 miles
    Test number
    466608340452
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  13. Fail85,939 miles (+23,687)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,939 miles
    Test number
    177174199965
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  14. Pass62,252 miles (+10,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,252 miles
    Test number
    962730239379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass52,142 miles (+10,977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    756495588629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass41,165 miles (+9,928)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,165 miles
    Test number
    726693565069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass31,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,237 miles
    Test number
    556072574096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 205 GRD

What vehicle is registration 205 GRD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 205 GRD on a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 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 205 GRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 205 GRD is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 205 GRD?
The MOT on 205 GRD is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 205 GRD done?
205 GRD was recorded at 133,981 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 8,273 miles a year.
Has 205 GRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 205 GRD has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 205 GRD 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 205 GRD find?
205 GRD passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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