Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc
520 GBXMOT history
520 GBX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 74,179 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 74,179 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,361 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 520 GBX
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 31 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
520 GBX was last recorded at 74,179 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 8,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,318 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,861 miles
- Average per year
- 7,361 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,179 miles
- 2025 – 65,318 miles
- 2024 – 57,229 miles
- 2023 – 49,333 miles
- 2022 – 41,356 miles
- 2021 – 34,026 miles
- 2020 – 30,535 miles
- 2019 – 23,638 miles
- 2018 – 15,469 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,179 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge adversely worn on inner edger
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 21 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,179 miles (+8,861)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 74,179 miles
- Test number
- 654881632627
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass65,318 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 65,318 miles
- Test number
- 269488877533
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge adversely worn on inner edger (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail65,317 miles (+8,088)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,317 miles
- Test number
- 793225409474
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge adversely worn on inner edger (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass57,229 miles (+7,896)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 57,229 miles
- Test number
- 201448970742
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge adversely worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass49,333 miles (+7,977)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 49,333 miles
- Test number
- 103616201220
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass41,356 miles (+7,330)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 41,356 miles
- Test number
- 235977392142
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass34,026 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 34,026 miles
- Test number
- 171857256019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail34,020 miles (+3,485)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,020 miles
- Test number
- 829127181777
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass30,535 miles (+6,897)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 30,535 miles
- Test number
- 560735615220
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass23,638 miles (+8,169)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 23,638 miles
- Test number
- 166807099761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,469 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 15,469 miles
- Test number
- 675128202753
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear. (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 520 GBX
- What vehicle is registration 520 GBX currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 520 GBX on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2015. 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 520 GBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 520 GBX is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 520 GBX?
- The MOT on 520 GBX is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 520 GBX done?
- 520 GBX was recorded at 74,179 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,361 miles a year.
- Has 520 GBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 520 GBX has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on 520 GBX 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 520 GBX find?
- 520 GBX passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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