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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,984 cc

2811 WDMOT history

2811 WD is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 78,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

2811 WD red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,997 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2811 WD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 May 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2811 WD was last recorded at 78,997 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,502 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
495 miles
Average per year
2,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,997 miles
  • 2025 – 78,502 miles
  • 2024 – 77,852 miles
  • 2023 – 77,202 miles
  • 2022 – 76,389 miles
  • 2021 – 75,320 miles
  • 2020 – 74,743 miles
  • 2019 – 73,610 miles
  • 2018 – 72,620 miles
  • 2017 – 71,367 miles
  • 2016 – 70,255 miles
  • 2015 – 68,900 miles
  • 2014 – 66,434 miles
  • 2013 – 61,970 miles
  • 2012 – 58,163 miles
  • 2011 – 53,581 miles
  • 2010 – 50,256 miles
  • 2009 – 47,038 miles
  • 2008 – 44,007 miles
  • 2007 – 39,697 miles
  • 2006 – 36,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,997 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,997 miles (+495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,997 miles
    Test number
    555101034107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,502 miles
    Test number
    980572216277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,502 miles (+650)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,502 miles
    Test number
    136867443194
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,852 miles (+650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,852 miles
    Test number
    201353687988
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,202 miles (+813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,202 miles
    Test number
    501557985245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,389 miles (+1,069)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    724737204792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,320 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,320 miles
    Test number
    479913971323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail75,320 miles (+577)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,320 miles
    Test number
    352394144829
    • DangerousOffside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,743 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,743 miles
    Test number
    183720437706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail74,743 miles (+1,133)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,743 miles
    Test number
    845648163492
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass73,610 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,610 miles
    Test number
    523324179514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail73,605 miles (+985)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,605 miles
    Test number
    449538260997
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe broken (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass72,620 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,620 miles
    Test number
    506858287740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  14. Fail72,620 miles (+1,253)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,620 miles
    Test number
    628759896442
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  15. Pass71,367 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,367 miles
    Test number
    931193984458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight leak on exhaust

  16. Fail71,367 miles (+1,112)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,367 miles
    Test number
    824400764902
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking leading to fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight leak on exhaust

  17. Pass70,255 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,255 miles
    Test number
    276791483780
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisorySlight leak on exhaust joint

  18. Fail70,255 miles (+1,355)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,255 miles
    Test number
    589869650219
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisorySlight leak on exhaust joint

  19. Pass68,900 miles (+2,466)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,900 miles
    Test number
    559240415124
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges

  20. Pass66,434 miles (+4,464)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,434 miles
    Test number
    698654614175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to near side rear metal brake pipe

  21. Pass61,970 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,970 miles
    Test number
    275436303188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,163 miles
    Test number
    335397502175
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  23. Fail58,163 miles (+4,582)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,163 miles
    Test number
    477577002166
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  24. Pass53,581 miles (+3,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,581 miles
    Test number
    485971311146
    • NoteRear tyres starting to saw tooth on inside edge

  25. Pass50,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,256 miles
    Test number
    724801010135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,256 miles (+3,218)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,256 miles
    Test number
    641781210158
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass47,038 miles (+3,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,038 miles
    Test number
    204633519452
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass44,007 miles (+4,310)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,007 miles
    Test number
    754744918175
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  29. Pass39,697 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,697 miles
    Test number
    100177107116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,180 miles
    Test number
    710760916108
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about 2811 WD

What vehicle is registration 2811 WD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2811 WD on a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 1996. 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 2811 WD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2811 WD is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2811 WD?
The MOT on 2811 WD is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2811 WD done?
2811 WD was recorded at 78,997 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 2,090 miles a year.
Has 2811 WD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2811 WD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 2811 WD 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 2811 WD find?
2811 WD passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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