
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc
449 SPLMOT history
449 SPL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 157,337 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 157,337 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 12,269 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 449 SPL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 25 Nov 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
449 SPL was last recorded at 157,337 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 4,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,467 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,870 miles
- Average per year
- 12,269 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,337 miles
- 2025 – 152,467 miles
- 2024 – 145,882 miles
- 2023 – 136,797 miles
- 2022 – 127,117 miles
- 2021 – 113,622 miles
- 2019 – 91,887 miles
- 2018 – 68,799 miles
- 2017 – 49,277 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 16 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,337 miles (+4,870)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 157,337 miles
- Test number
- 615784712843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,467 miles (+6,585)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 152,467 miles
- Test number
- 122193874324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,882 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 145,882 miles
- Test number
- 548796586051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,880 miles (+9,083)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,880 miles
- Test number
- 776718134822
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,797 miles (+9,680)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 136,797 miles
- Test number
- 131625034654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,117 miles (+13,495)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 127,117 miles
- Test number
- 420601497168
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass113,622 miles (+21,735)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 113,622 miles
- Test number
- 463787550634
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,887 miles (+23,088)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 91,887 miles
- Test number
- 224960161681
- AdvisorySlight oil misting on both front shock absorbers
Pass68,799 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 68,799 miles
- Test number
- 762502284536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail68,793 miles (+19,516)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,793 miles
- Test number
- 924954796946
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,277 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 49,277 miles
- Test number
- 179869547215
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
Questions about 449 SPL
- What vehicle is registration 449 SPL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 449 SPL on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2014. 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 449 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 449 SPL is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 449 SPL?
- The MOT on 449 SPL is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 449 SPL done?
- 449 SPL was recorded at 157,337 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 12,269 miles a year.
- Has 449 SPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 449 SPL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on 449 SPL 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 449 SPL find?
- 449 SPL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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