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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1990 · 1,781 cc

232 HLOMOT history

232 HLO is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jun 1990. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 255,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

232 HLO green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
255,121 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
232 HLO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
7 Jun 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

232 HLO was last recorded at 255,121 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 1,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
254,097 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,024 miles
Average per year
247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 255,121 miles
  • 2022 – 254,097 miles
  • 2020 – 253,851 miles
  • 2017 – 253,829 miles
  • 2014 – 253,823 miles
  • 2013 – 253,618 miles
  • 2012 – 253,538 miles
  • 2011 – 253,148 miles
  • 2010 – 252,624 miles
  • 2009 – 252,366 miles
  • 2008 – 251,782 miles
  • 2007 – 251,360 miles
  • 2006 – 250,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,121 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,121 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    255,121 miles
    Test number
    127887889097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass254,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    254,097 miles
    Test number
    970600194817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail254,097 miles (+246)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,097 miles
    Test number
    374707986559
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass253,851 miles (+22)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    253,851 miles
    Test number
    518236545111
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake components corrodded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front broke components corrodded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency low

  5. Pass253,829 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    253,829 miles
    Test number
    236820958470
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear inners (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe unions rusty
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty / tarnished / slight rotational noise on all wheels
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in underseal etc
    • AdvisoryMist of oil around power steering pump
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder side vehicle / floors and sills / and components rusty

  6. Pass253,823 miles (+2)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    253,823 miles
    Test number
    158356314291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in underseal etc
    • NoteN/s front under arch turret area slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brake pipes slightly deteriorated / corroded
    • NoteO/s front door step / sill slightly corroded
    • NoteVehicle has had previous welding repairs

  7. Fail253,821 miles (+203)4 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,821 miles
    Test number
    446322514256
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in underseal etc
    • NoteN/s front headlamp lens missing
    • NoteN/s front under arch turret area slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brake pipes slightly deteriorated / corroded
    • NoteO/s front door step / sill slightly corroded
    • NoteVehicle has had previous welding repairs

  8. Pass253,618 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    253,618 miles
    Test number
    228251793159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake pipes undersealed

  9. Fail253,614 miles (+76)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,614 miles
    Test number
    798671493145
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake pipes undersealed

  10. Pass253,538 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    253,538 miles
    Test number
    957873392131
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked inner wall
    • NotePas belt slightly loose

  11. Fail253,537 miles (+389)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,537 miles
    Test number
    155965782150
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked inner wall
    • NotePas belt slightly loose

  12. Pass253,148 miles (+524)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    253,148 miles
    Test number
    616128261144
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass252,624 miles11 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    252,624 miles
    Test number
    324468760109
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteFront to rear and intermediate to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode and pitt slightly both sides
    • NoteN/s front track rod end boot split
    • NoteN/s rear under arch starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear coil springs rusty
    • NoteO/s outer sill / door step starting to corrode
    • NoteUnder side of vehicle and suspension etc rusty
    • NoteVehicle underside has been freshly undersealed

  14. Fail252,624 miles (+258)5 failures13 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,624 miles
    Test number
    262014050103
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteFront to rear and intermediate to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode and pitt slightly both sides
    • NoteN/s front track rod end boot split
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear coil springs rusty
    • NoteO/s outer sill / door step starting to corrode
    • NoteUnder side of vehicle and suspension etc rusty

  15. Pass252,366 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    252,366 miles
    Test number
    930943759197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail252,364 miles (+582)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,364 miles
    Test number
    452886549175
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteExhaust centre box blowing.
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.
    • NoteOffside front tyre catches mudflap.
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

  17. Pass251,782 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    251,782 miles
    Test number
    374487838134
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight play in both front strut top mountings

  18. Fail251,782 miles (+422)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,782 miles
    Test number
    201515838195
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight play in both front strut top mountings

  19. Pass251,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    251,360 miles
    Test number
    993462847187
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail251,360 miles (+1,066)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,360 miles
    Test number
    244111847491
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass250,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    250,294 miles
    Test number
    891602746115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 232 HLO

What vehicle is registration 232 HLO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 232 HLO on a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jun 1990. 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 232 HLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 232 HLO is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 232 HLO?
The MOT on 232 HLO is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 232 HLO done?
232 HLO was recorded at 255,121 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 247 miles a year.
Has 232 HLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 232 HLO has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on 232 HLO 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 232 HLO find?
232 HLO passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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