Volkswagen
Blue · Petrol · 1960 · 1,600 cc
226 UXEMOT history
226 UXE is a blue petrol Volkswagen first used on 1 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,200 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 72,200 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 709 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 226 UXE
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1960
- First used
- 1 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
226 UXE was last recorded at 72,200 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,469 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 731 miles
- Average per year
- 709 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,200 miles
- 2025 – 71,469 miles
- 2023 – 71,150 miles
- 2022 – 70,372 miles
- 2021 – 69,493 miles
- 2020 – 69,248 miles
- 2019 – 69,127 miles
- 2018 – 68,546 miles
- 2017 – 67,718 miles
- 2016 – 67,118 miles
- 2015 – 65,813 miles
- 2014 – 63,838 miles
- 2013 – 61,951 miles
- 2012 – 61,187 miles
- 2011 – 60,843 miles
- 2009 – 59,042 miles
- 2008 – 58,972 miles
- 2006 – 58,265 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,200 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySlight general play in steering mechanism
- AdvisoryWashers not fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Washers not fitted / required
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,200 miles (+731)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 72,200 miles
- Test number
- 177092702892
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight general play in steering mechanism
- AdvisoryWashers not fitted
Pass71,469 miles (+319)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 71,469 miles
- Test number
- 791679832097
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWashers not fitted / required
Pass71,150 miles (+778)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 71,150 miles
- Test number
- 556972923011
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass70,372 miles (+879)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 70,372 miles
- Test number
- 841749963803
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,493 miles (+245)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 69,493 miles
- Test number
- 497882258445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,248 miles (+121)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 69,248 miles
- Test number
- 424155593499
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWashers not fitted
Pass69,127 miles (+581)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 69,127 miles
- Test number
- 487075770326
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWashers not fitted
Pass68,546 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 68,546 miles
- Test number
- 471844872568
- AdvisoryWashers not fitted / required
Fail68,537 miles (+819)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,537 miles
- Test number
- 623589163836
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember under bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryWashers not fitted / required
Pass67,718 miles (+600)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 67,718 miles
- Test number
- 886698825651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,118 miles (+1,305)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 67,118 miles
- Test number
- 336073630885
- AdvisoryWashers not fitted or required
Pass65,813 miles (+1,975)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 65,813 miles
- Test number
- 955469029609
- AdvisoryNo washers fitted as standard to vehicle
Pass63,838 miles (+1,887)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 63,838 miles
- Test number
- 388957404440
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass61,951 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 61,951 miles
- Test number
- 276422233278
- NoteRear tyres perrished
Fail61,951 miles (+764)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,951 miles
- Test number
- 847081933209
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteRear tyres perrished
Pass61,187 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 61,187 miles
- Test number
- 867812422202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,178 miles (+335)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,178 miles
- Test number
- 198092622247
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass60,843 miles (+1,801)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 60,843 miles
- Test number
- 519528701132
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight play o/s/f wheel bearing
Pass59,042 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 59,042 miles
- Test number
- 180151539337
- NoteNo washers or wipers as opening windscreen fitted
Fail59,042 miles (+70)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,042 miles
- Test number
- 414119129365
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNo washers or wipers as opening windscreen fitted
Pass58,972 miles (+707)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 58,972 miles
- Test number
- 314733778227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,265 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 58,265 miles
- Test number
- 670350796263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,242 miles5 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,242 miles
- Test number
- 363467726268
- DangerousNearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
- DangerousNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousOffside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousOffside Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureHorn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
- FailureNearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about 226 UXE
- What vehicle is registration 226 UXE currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 226 UXE on a blue petrol Volkswagen first used on 1 Jun 2004. 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 226 UXE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 226 UXE is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 226 UXE?
- The MOT on 226 UXE is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 226 UXE done?
- 226 UXE was recorded at 72,200 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 709 miles a year.
- Has 226 UXE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 226 UXE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2018.
- Has the mileage on 226 UXE 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 226 UXE find?
- 226 UXE passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive engine; slight general play in steering mechanism, and 1 more.
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