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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.

449 SPL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass157,337 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 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.

  1. Pass157,337 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,337 miles
    Test number
    615784712843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,467 miles (+6,585)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,467 miles
    Test number
    122193874324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,882 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,882 miles
    Test number
    548796586051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. Pass136,797 miles (+9,680)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,797 miles
    Test number
    131625034654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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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