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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

2 WARMOT history

2 WAR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

2 WAR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
72,318 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 WAR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 WAR was last recorded at 72,318 miles on 18 May 2026, 5,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,309 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,009 miles
Average per year
2,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,318 miles
  • 2025 – 67,309 miles
  • 2023 – 64,902 miles
  • 2022 – 62,309 miles
  • 2021 – 59,421 miles
  • 2020 – 55,127 miles
  • 2019 – 48,010 miles
  • 2018 – 41,953 miles
  • 2017 – 34,933 miles
  • 2016 – 29,431 miles
  • 2015 – 28,886 miles
  • 2014 – 28,739 miles
  • 2013 – 28,079 miles
  • 2012 – 27,662 miles
  • 2011 – 27,151 miles
  • 2010 – 26,285 miles
  • 2009 – 25,193 miles
  • 2008 – 24,253 miles
  • 2007 – 23,551 miles
  • 2006 – 19,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,318 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,318 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,318 miles
    Test number
    360881574949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,309 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,309 miles
    Test number
    862707998871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,902 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,902 miles
    Test number
    138343965916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,309 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,309 miles
    Test number
    910483700402
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  5. Fail62,305 miles (+2,884)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,305 miles
    Test number
    106790997314
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Pass59,421 miles (+4,294)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,421 miles
    Test number
    439027773297
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass55,127 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,127 miles
    Test number
    705289930146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail55,124 miles (+7,114)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,124 miles
    Test number
    818255924448
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass48,010 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,010 miles
    Test number
    825648606030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,007 miles (+6,054)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,007 miles
    Test number
    668569521653
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass41,953 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,953 miles
    Test number
    701717647389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,933 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,933 miles
    Test number
    762407379834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,431 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,431 miles
    Test number
    124968436838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,886 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,886 miles
    Test number
    758988115251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,739 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,739 miles
    Test number
    826742014260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,079 miles (+417)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,079 miles
    Test number
    299271313249
    • NoteNearside front tyre is perished
  17. Pass27,662 miles (+511)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,662 miles
    Test number
    828543612269
    • NoteBoth front drive shaft inner gaiters, leaking grease.
    • NoteBoth front tyres, treads worn low at edges.
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
  18. Pass27,151 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,151 miles
    Test number
    509478701263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,285 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,285 miles
    Test number
    264760210217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,193 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,193 miles
    Test number
    263961819267
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePassenger mirror glass damaged
  21. Pass25,193 miles (+940)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,193 miles
    Test number
    874761319264
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePassenger mirror glass damaged
  22. Pass24,253 miles (+702)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,253 miles
    Test number
    421384418236
    • NoteCorrosion both rear brake discs
    • NoteExhaust centre bracket weld poor
    • NotePoor wiper clearing action
    • NoteRear brakes binding
  23. Pass23,551 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,551 miles
    Test number
    814626307270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,573 miles
    Test number
    302919806220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2 WAR

What vehicle is registration 2 WAR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 WAR on a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Aug 2001. 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 2 WAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2 WAR is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2 WAR?
The MOT on 2 WAR is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2 WAR done?
2 WAR was recorded at 72,318 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,663 miles a year.
Has 2 WAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 WAR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on 2 WAR 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 2 WAR find?
2 WAR passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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