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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

593 OTBMOT history

593 OTB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

593 OTB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,491 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
593 OTB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

593 OTB was last recorded at 103,491 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,487 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,491 miles
  • 2023 – 103,367 miles
  • 2022 – 103,091 miles
  • 2015 – 99,138 miles
  • 2014 – 96,221 miles
  • 2013 – 91,234 miles
  • 2012 – 86,835 miles
  • 2011 – 85,825 miles
  • 2010 – 84,725 miles
  • 2008 – 78,018 miles
  • 2007 – 68,389 miles
  • 2006 – 54,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Suspect window tints fitted to both door windows

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,491 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,491 miles
    Test number
    244821063341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail103,487 miles (+5)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,487 miles
    Test number
    453494558162
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail103,482 miles (+115)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,482 miles
    Test number
    517974824621
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,367 miles (+276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,367 miles
    Test number
    842517628416
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both front inner to outer sills

  5. Pass103,091 miles (+24)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,091 miles
    Test number
    833129163963
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both longs and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached lower skirt loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slight lift in both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner to outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner to outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,067 miles (+3,929)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,067 miles
    Test number
    707485358111
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system obviously removed (1.6 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both longs to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached lower skirt loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both slight lift (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,138 miles
    Test number
    659686328764
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisorySuspect window tints fitted to both door windows

  8. Fail99,138 miles (+30)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,138 miles
    Test number
    782825521600
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. both front seat backs inoperative (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureMacpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both front struts (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also nails in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisorySuspect window tints fitted to both door windows

  9. Fail99,108 miles (+2,887)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,108 miles
    Test number
    991045470001
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing abs ring and sensor (3.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  10. Fail96,221 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,221 miles
    Test number
    207833214233
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  11. Pass96,221 miles (+4,987)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,221 miles
    Test number
    357653714261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,234 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,234 miles
    Test number
    226232913288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,835 miles
    Test number
    157324212261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,833 miles (+1,008)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,833 miles
    Test number
    465624212277
    • FailureFront Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass85,825 miles (+1,100)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,825 miles
    Test number
    989830461147
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked

  16. Fail84,725 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    173700300182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAirbag light stays on

  17. Pass84,725 miles (+6,707)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    243790900451
    • NoteAirbag light stays on

  18. Pass78,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,018 miles
    Test number
    643760878148
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail78,018 miles (+9,629)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,018 miles
    Test number
    131401168135
    • FailureFront Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass68,389 miles (+14,087)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    511593857138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    54,302 miles
    Test number
    984966346146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,302 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,302 miles
    Test number
    231166746154
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 593 OTB

What vehicle is registration 593 OTB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 593 OTB on a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jun 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 593 OTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 593 OTB is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 593 OTB?
The MOT on 593 OTB is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 593 OTB done?
593 OTB was recorded at 103,491 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,440 miles a year.
Has 593 OTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 593 OTB has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 593 OTB 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 593 OTB find?
593 OTB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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