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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

76 GAVMOT history

76 GAV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

76 GAV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,588 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
76 GAV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

76 GAV was last recorded at 120,588 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,097 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,491 miles
Average per year
5,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,588 miles
  • 2025 – 119,097 miles
  • 2024 – 117,510 miles
  • 2023 – 113,836 miles
  • 2022 – 110,010 miles
  • 2021 – 105,580 miles
  • 2020 – 102,869 miles
  • 2019 – 98,900 miles
  • 2018 – 94,050 miles
  • 2017 – 86,902 miles
  • 2016 – 77,772 miles
  • 2015 – 70,474 miles
  • 2014 – 61,067 miles
  • 2013 – 52,268 miles
  • 2012 – 43,321 miles
  • 2011 – 34,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,588 miles
  • AdvisoryDamage to offside rear lamp assembly not affecting output
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension armsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,588 miles (+1,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,588 miles
    Test number
    772554593924
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside rear lamp assembly not affecting output
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension arms

  2. Pass119,097 miles (+1,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,097 miles
    Test number
    354758089368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension arms

  3. Pass117,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,510 miles
    Test number
    969460129138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,510 miles (+3,674)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,510 miles
    Test number
    496702288934
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass113,836 miles (+3,826)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,836 miles
    Test number
    168442701614
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,010 miles (+4,430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,010 miles
    Test number
    815083664067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,580 miles (+2,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,580 miles
    Test number
    950849968309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass102,869 miles (+3,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,869 miles
    Test number
    325604073789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass98,900 miles (+4,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,900 miles
    Test number
    212443724157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass94,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,050 miles
    Test number
    672385026111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail94,049 miles (+7,147)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,049 miles
    Test number
    540885498960
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass86,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,902 miles
    Test number
    236784023850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,902 miles (+9,130)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,902 miles
    Test number
    691035077080
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass77,772 miles (+7,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,772 miles
    Test number
    615259484914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn

  15. Pass70,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,474 miles
    Test number
    275886575418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,474 miles (+9,407)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,474 miles
    Test number
    637024675116
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCut in nearside front sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

  17. Pass61,067 miles (+8,799)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,067 miles
    Test number
    135835774160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,268 miles (+8,947)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,268 miles
    Test number
    436109163117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass43,321 miles (+8,968)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    468343572150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,353 miles
    Test number
    578082271116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 76 GAV

What vehicle is registration 76 GAV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 76 GAV on a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jun 2008. 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 76 GAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 76 GAV is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 76 GAV?
The MOT on 76 GAV is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 76 GAV done?
76 GAV was recorded at 120,588 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 5,761 miles a year.
Has 76 GAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 76 GAV has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on 76 GAV 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 76 GAV find?
76 GAV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: damage to offside rear lamp assembly not affecting output; surface corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension arms.

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